The King encourages Ibero-America to reach greater levels of political concertation: "The fullness of our space is what the world needs"

King Felipe VI emphasized the need for greater political cohesion in Ibero-America during the award ceremony for the Ibero-American General Secretariat (SEGIB). He highlighted SEGIB's role as the backbone of the summit system and called for a stronger voice in global issues. The award, presented by the King, recognized SEGIB's contributions to strengthening the Ibero-American community. Rebeca Grynspan, who received the award, stressed the importance of unity among Ibero-American countries while respecting their individual identities. Felipe VI praised the commitment of SEGIB's leaders to multilateralism and acknowledged the challenges of maintaining unity amid ideological differences among leaders. He expressed pride in Ibero-America's achievements and the ongoing efforts to enhance collaboration.