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World leaders: Trump and Sanchez shake hands despite recent friction

From ANSA · () Italian

Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez shared a handshake despite recent disagreements.
  • Trump had criticized Sanchez for not allowing the U.S. to use Spanish bases for Iran-related operations.
  • Other notable figures present included Spanish royals, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, along with celebrities.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez exchanged a handshake at an event, despite recent tensions between them. The interaction occurred amidst a backdrop of international leaders and celebrities gathered for what appeared to be a summit or major event.

Earlier, Trump had publicly criticized Sanchez, expressing disapproval over Spain's refusal to grant the United States permission to use its bases for operations related to Iran. This disagreement had cast a shadow over their bilateral relations.

The event saw a significant gathering of dignitaries. In the VIP section, alongside Trump and Sanchez, were Spain's King and Queen. Also present were Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, underscoring the international scope of the gathering.

A constellation of stars from the entertainment world also attended, including Hollywood actor Tom Cruise, "Dune" star Timothรฉe Chalamet, and reality television personality Kylie Jenner, adding a layer of celebrity glamour to the proceedings.

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Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.