Sánchez talks with Biden to reiterate a "political solution" in Gaza with the coexistence of two States

The Chief Executive, Pedro Sánchez, held a telephone conversation this Friday with the President of the United States, Joe Biden, in which he defended Spain's position in "the dramatic situation" in the Gaza Strip, reiterating his willingness to seek a "political solution" that "enables the coexistence" of the State of Palestine and Israel "in peace and security."

"We share the need to maintain firm transatlantic unity in the face of global challenges," especially "in the face of Russian aggression against Ukraine," the Spanish Government has insisted.

In the conversation, which Sánchez himself reported in a message on social networks, he also thanked Biden for his congratulations on the inauguration. "I have reiterated my willingness to continue strengthening cooperation with the United States, a strategic partner, ally and friend of Spain, during this new term," the president said in a publication in X.

Subsequently, in a statement, Moncloa revealed that Sánchez has insisted on "a humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza, as well as "continuing to strengthen bilateral cooperation in matters such as the management of migratory flows through legal channels."

In this sense, the Government has recalled that both countries work together in different areas, as reflected in the Joint Declaration adopted during Biden's visit to Madrid in June 2022.

"Spain and the United States also share geostrategic objectives such as the diversification of value chains in key sectors, including the semiconductor sector, the development of Artificial Intelligence that respects human values ​​and encourages innovation, or collaboration in the face of global challenges such as is the fight against the climate emergency," the statement highlighted.

In this way, Sánchez has conveyed to Biden the position of the Spanish Government in the recognition of the Palestinian State. Spain, together with Belgium, Ireland and Malta, sent a letter to the President of the European Council Charles Michel to denounce the seriousness of the situation in Gaza and ask for a "lasting" ceasefire, as well as a "clear and common" position at the European level. .

In the letter they also reiterated their "strong condemnation" of the terrorist attacks committed by Hamas on October 7 and called for the immediate release of the hostages. Furthermore, they recognized Israel's right to defend itself, but always in accordance with International Law and Humanitarian Law.

"The credible perspective of the recognition of a Palestinian State, together with the State of Israel, is the basis for progress towards mutual recognition, peace and security in the region," they defended in the letter, signed by Sánchez together with his counterparts from Belgium, Ireland and Malta.

Likewise, they demanded "effective measures to protect innocent civilians", showing their "deep concern" about the "unbearable" number of casualties in Gaza, and demanded that humanitarian aid reach "those who need it in a sustained manner and in sufficient quantity." ". In fact, they recalled that preventing the arrival of aid to civilians "may contravene international law."