Sánchez thanks Ardern for her "determined and empathetic" leadership after her resignation as Prime Minister of New Zealand

MADRID, 19 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, thanked the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, for her "determined and empathetic" leadership during these years at the helm of the Executive after announcing her resignation on Thursday.

"Thank you, Jacinda Ardern, for leading a country in a determined, constant and empathetic way during these years, based on the values ​​of social democracy", the leader of the Executive wrote in a post on the social network Twitter.

In addition, he has praised his "courage and struggle" to achieve "a more just society." "They will always be an example for everyone," said Sánchez, who has taken advantage of her message to wish her and her family the best.

The New Zealand president has transferred the news during a press conference, detailing that she will be in the position until next February 7, when the Labor Party that she leads finds a new person to occupy the position of prime minister, reported 'NZ Herald' .

"Having such a privileged role entails a responsibility, including the responsibility of knowing when you are the right person to lead and also when you are not," he justified, detailing that it was a decision that he had been reflecting on since the summer.

Ardern has maintained that behind his decision there is "no secret scandal." "I'm human. We give everything we can for as long as we can and then it's time. And for me, it's time," she said.

Ardern, 42, took office as prime minister in August 2017, becoming the youngest person in the country's history to hold the post. Then, she came to power after agreeing a government alliance with the Greens and the New Zealand Nationalists First, ending a decade of Conservative rule.