Spain on rare Gibraltarian visit

Spain's Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos visited Gibraltar on the 21 July 2009 for talks with his UK counterpart David Miliband - the first visit by a Spanish minister for 300 years. The two countries will seek greater maritime, financial and judicial co-operation.

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France24, 21.7.09: Spanish minister in first Gibraltar visit in 300 years http://www.france24.com/en/20090721-spanish-minister-first-gibraltar-visit-300-years-miliband-uk

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The Economist, No.8641, 25.7.09: Spain and Gibraltar Rocky horror show http://www.economist.com/world/europe/displaystory.cfm?story_id=14098435

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