The King defends the relevance of the Ibero-American Summit: "Multilateral diplomacy still makes sense"

King Felipe VI concluded the XXX Ibero-American Summit by emphasizing the importance of multilateral diplomacy amid global divisions. He highlighted the summit's 35-year legacy and its successful outcomes, including agreements on artificial intelligence and academic mobility. Despite fewer leaders attending than expected, the summit achieved concrete agreements and set a new cooperation strategy for 2027-2030. The King also announced the transfer of the Pro Tempore Secretariat to Honduras, expressing confidence in its leadership for future summits. He praised the collaborative efforts of Ibero-American nations during challenging times.