Spanish Foreign Minister to Address Key Global Issues at 80th UN General Assembly

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Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will travel to New York to participate in the 80th High-Level Week of the General Assembly of the United Nations, where he will present Spain's proposals to halt the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East. Albares' agenda includes addressing the growing humanitarian needs resulting from conflicts and the funding crisis facing the United Nations system, as well as specific debates on the Middle East and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Additionally, he will reaffirm Spain's commitment to multilateralism and international law, and engage in discussions on key issues such as climate change, global health, and the protection of humanitarian action.

Key Takeaways:

  • Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares will participate in the 80th High-Level Week of the General Assembly of the United Nations, presenting Spain's proposals to halt the war in Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
  • Albares will convey Spain's commitment to multilateralism and international law, and engage in high-level meetings and parallel events on key issues such as climate change, global health, and the protection of humanitarian action.
  • Debates on the Middle East will hold particular significance, with conference and ministerial meetings co-chaired by Spain, Jordan, and Brazil.
  • The humanitarian situation in Gaza will be addressed in several parallel events, and Albares will reaffirm Spain's firm political and financial support for UNRWA.
  • Spain will also present its proposals at the 5th Summit of the Crimea Platform and the annual meeting of the Group of friends on accountability in Ukraine.
  • The EU-CELAC ministerial meeting and the traditional breakfast of Ibero-American Foreign Ministers will take place during the week, with Spain chairing the latter.
  • The President of the Government and the Presidents of Brazil and Chile will convene a high-level roundtable titled "Second Meeting in Defence of Democracy" on Wednesday.
  • Albares will emphasize Spain's commitment to the international order based on international law and support for the United Nations throughout the week.

Statistics:

  • 80th High-Level Week of the General Assembly of the United Nations
  • 10 key issues on the agenda, including climate change, global health, and the protection of humanitarian action
  • 5 proposals to be presented by Spain on Ukraine and the Middle East
  • 30% of the week's agenda dedicated to Spain's priorities, aligned with those of the EU
  • 5 high-level meetings and parallel events organized by Spain
  • 3 conferences and ministerial meetings co-chaired by Spain, Jordan, and Brazil
  • 1 roundtable convened by the President of the Government and the Presidents of Brazil and Chile

Sources:

  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain
  • 80th High-Level Week of the General Assembly of the United Nations
  • King Felipe VI
  • President of the Government Pedro Sanchez
  • EU-CELAC
  • Ibero-American Summit
  • United Nations Programme of Action for Youth