Spanish Senate President highlights Ibero-America's need for its own voice

The President of the Spanish Senate, Pedro Rollán, stressed the critical importance of Ibero-America developing and projecting a unified "own voice" in international forums. During a visit to Costa Rica, Rollán stated that a collective Ibero-American voice, with each nation contributing its unique accent, would significantly amplify the region's influence.

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We are going to have 22 Ibero-American countries participating, and if the Ibero-American community has its own voice, a single voice, each with its accent, but a single voice, we will be infinitely more influential.

Rollán's visit to Costa Rica aimed to bolster interparliamentary relations and promote the upcoming Ibero-American Parliamentary Forum. Scheduled for October in Madrid, this event precedes the Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government in November. Both gatherings are seen as crucial for consolidating the region's position and agenda.

He specifically lauded Costa Rica's role, noting that its democratic strength allows its voice to carry significant international weight, comparable to nations with much larger populations. Rollán remarked, "The world is increasingly changing, and full democracies like Costa Rica have much to contribute." He added that Costa Rica is "both a treasure and a friend" to Spain.

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The world is increasingly changing, and full democracies like Costa Rica have much to contribute.

Discussions also touched upon practical initiatives, such as homologating university degrees to facilitate the exchange of talent between Spain and Latin American countries. Rollán is scheduled to continue his diplomatic tour in El Salvador following his engagements in Costa Rica.

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We have a saying in Spain: 'He who has a friend, has a treasure.' Costa Rica is both for Spain.