Albares advocates at the G20 for progress on the 2030 Agenda and a just peace for Ukraine

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, during the meeting with EU Member States held within the framework of the G20

The Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, José Manuel Albares, today concluded his participation in the G20 ministerial meeting in Johannesburg (South Africa), which, under the slogan "Solidarity, equality and sustainability", brought together the foreign ministers of the countries in the group, before whom he presented Spain's proposals and position in the new international context.

In this regard, the Spanish minister, together with the other G20 participants, analysed the global geopolitical situation and issues such as climate change, food security, the reform of the financial architecture, debt sustainability, the reduction of poverty and inequalities, digital governance and the impact of artificial intelligence. In this regard, Albares reaffirmed Spain's commitment to multilateralism and to forums for dialogue such as the G20.

Commitment to peace in the Middle East and Ukraine

Albares put forward Spain's proposals on the pressing issues that require a response from the international community, from the Middle East conflict, for which he defended the application of the two-state solution, in such a way that the State of Israel coexists with the State of Palestine in peace and security, to the search for a just and lasting peace that puts an end to Russia's aggression against Ukraine and of which both Ukraine and Europe must necessarily be a part.

The minister also took part in a meeting between EU Member States, the High Representative and Norway to coordinate their common position on the situation in Ukraine. In his various interventions during the G20 sessions, Albares reiterated Spain's unequivocal support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and advocated peace negotiations that must include the democratic government of Ukraine and the European voice and be in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter.

International Conference on Financing for Development

The Spanish minister emphasised the opportunity presented by the International Conference on Financing for Development which will be held in Seville from the end of June. It is the first to be held in a Western country, ten years after the last one in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and will represent a key opportunity to promote new initiatives and ambitious commitments for the implementation of the 2023 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Bilateral meetings

Minister Albares' participation in this G20 ministerial meeting also facilitated bilateral meetings, such as the one with his counterparts from South Africa, Algeria, Canada, South Korea and Turkey, as well as with the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed, among others.

Non official translation