Pedro Sánchez receives the President of Cape Verde, José María Neves

Moncloa Palace, Madrid

The meeting addressed the strengthening of bilateral relations in areas such as development cooperation and the blue economy, especially water treatment and sustainable fisheries.

They also shared the firm commitment of both governments in combating climate change, an issue of vital importance for an island country like Cape Verde, with a particular focus on drought and the promotion of renewable energies.

The president of the Government of Spain stressed Spain's interest in strengthening its ties with Africa and its support for ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States).

Finally, President Sánchez and President Neves discussed the challenges that West Africa is facing due to instability in the Sahel.

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