US President Joe Biden welcomed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to the White House on Friday to reaffirm the close partnership between the United States and Spain.
The White House said the two leaders emphasized “unwavering support for Ukraine amid Russia’s brutal war,” including through continued security and economic assistance, humanitarian aid and support. measures that impose economic costs on Moscow.
Biden and Sanchez also noted the recent signing of the U.S.-Spain Defense Cooperation Agreement, which facilitates the presence of additional U.S. warships in Spanish waters and enhances the collective security of the United States. NATO.
The White House chief and his guest also discussed ongoing efforts to promote shared values ​​and a rules-based international order, including in the context of Spain’s upcoming takeover of the Council Presidency. the European Union in July. They pledged to strengthen economic cooperation in the Americas, including through the Inter-American Development Bank.
President Biden also thanked Spain for its recent commitment to expanding safe, humane and orderly migration pathways for people from Latin America.
The leaders of both countries also announced their intention to work towards common goals to overcome the climate crisis. Biden and Sanchez also pledged to deepen science and technology cooperation, including the responsible use of space through the Artemis agreement and a new partnership between NASA and the Spanish space agency.
Also today, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken had a phone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said. .
Secretary Blinken noted that Ukraine’s sovereignty is vital to European peace and security and reiterated the United States’ commitment to holding Russia accountable for the aggression and its consequences, underscoring the commitment of the President Biden to stay with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
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