Italy's suspension of the Schengen Agreement with Spain, which was implemented in response to the Ceuta migration crisis at the end of July, will continue for an additional 15 days. According to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, "the government's decision to extend controls at the air and sea borders with Spain for an additional 15 days is a positive move, pending the conditions for the full and free movement of people to genuinely resume". According to Tajani, “the decision, in application of the same Schengen rules, is temporary and motivated by the need to ensure the security of Italy’s and Europe’s borders and to prevent any infiltration, starting with jihadist infiltration". "Italy will continue to cooperate collaboratively with all European Union nations, including Spain, to combat illegal immigration while encouraging controlled and regular migrant flows". In response to the Italian government's decision, Madrid extended internal border controls on people arriving from Italy for an additional 15 days. The action, announced today by the Spanish Interior Ministry, is being implemented in response to Rome's decision. The stringent regulations apply to passengers entering Spain from Italy by air or water. The measure was originally due to remain in force until September 7. With the current extension, controls will resume on September 8 and continue in effect for a further 15 days, until September 21-22. According to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, roughly 5,000 migrants, including 1,200 kids, remain in the autonomous city of Ceuta following the mass influx in July. "Approximately 70,000 individuals have entered, and nine out of ten have already returned", Sánchez stated. He also stated that "we will soon have the necessary capacity to accommodate the migrants who are still in Ceuta".