José Manuel Albares
José Manuel Albares is the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Spain.
Notable Quotes
"Cada país toma sus decisiones en política exterior. España tiene una posición muy clara: la voz de Europa tiene que ser en estos momentos una voz de equilibrio y moderación, de trabajar por la desescalada y para que se regrese a las mesas de negociación."View Story →
"Europa debe defender el derecho internacional, la desescalada y la negociación."View Story →
"we could use their base if we want."View Story →
"We will not allow the U.S. to use jointly operated bases in southern Spain in any strikes not covered by the United Nations’ charter."View Story →
"we would not allow the U.S. to use jointly operated bases in southern Spain in any strikes not covered by the United Nations’ charter."View Story →
"The Spanish Government’s position regarding the war in the Middle East and the bombings in Iran, regarding the use of our bases, has not changed by a single comma."View Story →
"I can refute (the White House spokesperson). The position of the Spanish government regarding the war in the Middle East, the bombing of Iran and the use of our bases has not changed one iota."View Story →
"Our ‘no to war’ stance remains clear and unequivocal."View Story →
"We want to protect them, we want to protect their freedom."View Story →
"Through violence, there will be no peace, but there will be no democracy or stability either."View Story →
"That is absurd and ridiculous. Spain has a coherent foreign policy."View Story →
"There has been pain, pain and injustice toward the indigenous peoples to whom this exhibition is dedicated."View Story →
"There had been pain and injustice in the countries' shared history."View Story →
"not do anything that could encourage an escalation in this war."View Story →
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