Politics · Spain · 7 hrs ago
Sheinbaum and Sánchez agree to deepen Mexico-Spain ties
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke by video with Spain’s Pedro Sánchez on November 12.
They said the countries’ relationship had entered a renewed period of dialogue and cooperation.
They agreed to work together on the 50th anniversary of restored diplomatic relations, which falls in 2027.
The two countries have had several years of diplomatic tension, including over Mexico’s request that Spain’s Crown apologize for abuses during the Spanish conquest.
Relations have since moved toward normalization, including a meeting between Sheinbaum and King Felipe VI in June.
The anniversary plans include closer cooperation, and the leaders also discussed shared history and a project about Spanish exiles in Mexico.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez agreed to work together to mark 50 years since the restoration of diplomatic relations.
The anniversary will take place next year, according to Sheinbaum.
The leaders spoke by video call on Thursday and discussed the historic ties between their peoples.
Sheinbaum described the relationship as being in a renewed period of dialogue and collaboration.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
- What
- They agreed to work closely to mark 50 years since the restoration of diplomatic relations.
- When
- Thursday; the anniversary is next year.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To mark the 50th anniversary and deepen collaboration between the countries.
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Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said there had been pain and injustice toward Mexico’s Indigenous peoples and that it was right to acknowledge and regret it.
Sheinbaum received Spain’s King Felipe VI at the National Palace in Mexico City.
Sheinbaum and Sánchez held a video call and agreed to work together on the anniversary.
Mexico and Spain are due to mark 50 years since restoring diplomatic relations.
- Participants
- Claudia Sheinbaum and Pedro Sánchez
- Anniversary
- 50 years since restoration of diplomatic relations
- Anniversary year
- Next year
- Call format
- Video call
- Earlier meeting
- Sheinbaum received King Felipe VI in late June
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Reaffirmed that the relationship between both countries is experiencing a renewed stage of dialogue and collaboration.
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España y México comparten muchas cosas: cultura, historia, lazos humanos y la firme voluntad de seguir progresando, juntos. Sobre esto, y otros muchos temas, he conversado hoy con la presidenta @Claudiashein a quien agradezco su afecto y apoyo.