Spain will invite Delcy Rodríguez to the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, Albares announced
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Spain will invite Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, to the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid on November 4-5, according to Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares.
- Albares stated that Spain will follow established protocols for inviting representatives from member countries.
- The summit's theme is 'Ibero-America. Together we build our community. Together we project it towards the future and the world.'
Spain is preparing to host the upcoming Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, and as confirmed by Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares, the invitation list will adhere strictly to established diplomatic protocols. During a visit to the Dominican Republic, Albares informed the press that Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, will receive an invitation, as is customary for the international representative of each member country.
In these moments, what we are doing is addressing all the countries and we will act as is always done. We invite whoever has the international representation of each country.
Albares emphasized that the Madrid summit will operate under the same rules as previous gatherings, with the Secretariat Pro Tempore ensuring adherence to all established procedures. This clarification comes amidst the complex political landscape surrounding Venezuela's representation. The Spanish government's stance underscores a commitment to multilateralism and consistent diplomatic practice, regardless of the specific political circumstances of participating nations.
The Ibero-American Summit in Madrid will not be different from any other; the Secretariat Pro Tempore does not change the rules. There are rules established by everyone, and we will follow them at all times.
The summit, themed 'Ibero-America. Together we build our community. Together we project it towards the future and the world,' aims to foster collaboration and shared vision among Ibero-American nations. The confirmation of Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader's attendance, conveyed by Albares after a meeting with his Dominican counterpart Roberto Álvarez, highlights the preparatory work underway. Spain, as the host nation, is focused on ensuring a productive and inclusive summit that strengthens regional ties and addresses shared challenges.
We have brought the letter of invitation from His Majesty the King, and the Dominican chancellor has confirmed to me that President Abinader will, of course, be in November at that summit in Madrid.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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