Spain has ruled out discussions over the sovereignty of Ceuta and Melilla with Morocco, after Morocco’s justice minister said Rabat continues to raise the status of the two Spanish-administered territories in talks with Madrid.

Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi said in an interview with Asharq TV on Tuesday that Morocco regularly raises the issue in discussions with Spain and seeks a long-term resolution through dialogue.

In turn, Spanish Defence Minister Margarita Robles reaffirmed Madrid’s position on Wednesday that Ceuta and Melilla are part of Spain.

“Ceuta and Melilla aren’t just Spanish; they’re super-Spanish and cannot be touched,” Robles told reporters in Ceuta.

Moreover, Spain’s Foreign Ministry said that the country’s territorial integrity “has not been, and will never be, discussed with anyone.”

Morocco has claimed sovereignty over Ceuta and Melilla since gaining independence in 1956, while Spain regards the two cities as integral parts of its territory.

The issue has resurfaced following a major border incident in Ceuta in late July, when tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the enclave by land and sea. At least 96 people died during the incident, according to Reuters.

Spanish authorities have credited Morocco with cooperating on the repatriation of migrants following the incident, while Madrid has attributed the mass crossing to people-smuggling networks.

Morocco has since increased security around the borders with Ceuta and Melilla amid online calls for another mass crossing attempt on Aug. 15.

Morocco’s Interior Ministry warned that those organising or participating in such attempts could face prosecution and urged people not to respond to what it described as misleading online calls.

The ministry also called on Spain to accelerate the return of unaccompanied Moroccan minors in Ceuta.

Earlier this month, Sain’s Youth Minister Sira Rego said that Madrid would assess Morocco’s proposal to repatriate the children on a case-by-case basis.