Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a "magnífica conversación" with newly appointed UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Tuesday, emphasizing shared values and objectives between the two nations. Burnham, who took office on Monday after Keir Starmer's resignation, highlighted the recent Gibraltar agreement as a foundation for deeper cooperation Source: La Vanguardia.
Sánchez stated they are "decididos a trabajar juntos" to promote a progressive agenda for Spain, the UK, Europe, and the world. Burnham also congratulated Spain on its World Cup victory Source: Infobae.
Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares congratulated his new UK counterpart, Ed Miliband, who was appointed as Foreign Secretary on Monday. Miliband, a former Labour leader and energy minister, replaced Yvette Cooper. Albares expressed eagerness to "impulsar la prosperidad compartida" Source: La Vanguardia.
“Sánchez ha resaltado los muchos “retos”, “valores”, y “objetivos” que comparten ambos países, y ha asegurado que están “decididos a trabajar juntos” para “impulsar una agenda de progreso” en España y Reino Unido, pero también “para Europa y para el mundo”.”
“Burnham ha celebrado la firma del acuerdo sobre Gibraltar y ha destacado la importancia de “aprovechar este impulso para profundizar en la cooperación” entre el Reino Unido y España.”
“El ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación, José Manuel Albares, ha felicitado este martes a su nuevo homólogo británico, Ed Miliband, a quien ha afirmado que cooperarán para “impulsar la prosperidad compartida”.”
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