Pedro Sánchez declines to attend Donald Trump’s reception at the UN
The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez, will not be part of the official reception that the US President, Donald Trump, will offer this Tuesday to the heads of delegation present at the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. Although Sánchez had the formal invitation for this diplomatic meeting, government sources have confirmed that his absence is due to commitments derived from his official agenda.
This decision maintains the line marked in previous years, where the head of the Spanish Executive has opted not to participate in this type of event organized by the American president. It should be remembered that, in the last edition, it was King Felipe VI who represented Spain at said act, while in 2024, Sánchez was also not present because the schedule coincided with his speech before the General Assembly.
A schedule full of international commitments
Despite not attending Trump’s reception, Pedro Sánchez’s agenda in New York remains intense. The Prime Minister will participate in the opening of the general debate of the 81st session of the General Assembly, accompanied by the Third Vice President, Sara Aagesen, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares. During this same day, Donald Trump is scheduled to address the plenary session.
Before his visit to the UN headquarters, Sánchez has the following activities scheduled:
- Bilateral meeting with the British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham.
- Tribute to the renowned writer and journalist Gloria Steinem.
- Sessions dedicated to the protection of children against the risks of artificial intelligence.
- Activities focused on promoting the Sustainable Development Goals.
The Spanish leader began his stay in New York with a key meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, where they analyzed global challenges such as the crisis in the Middle East, the fight against climate change, and technological advances.
The 81st United Nations General Assembly stands as an epicenter of global diplomacy, bringing together 71 heads of state, 45 heads of government, and 11 vice presidents. The general debate, which gathers representatives from member countries, will run from this Tuesday, September 22, to next Monday, September 28, consolidating itself as a vital space for international cooperation.
