The president of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, demonstrated his leadership by inaugurating the XXIX Ibero-American Summit in the city of Cuenca. Accompanied by prominent figures such as King Felipe VI of Spain and the President of Portugal, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Noboa set the tone for the summit, stressing the importance of addressing regional challenges under the motto “Inclusion
, Innovation and Sustainability”.
During his opening speech, the president of Ecuador focused on youth unemployment, a problem that affects the entire region and that, according to him, must be urgently addressed to guarantee a promising future.
“How can we not worry about offering a promising future to our youth to ensure a better future for them? Therefore, we must promote policies that promote public and private investment and allocate resources to education,” said
Noboa. Daniel Noboa at the inauguration of the XXIX Ibero-American Summit in the city of Cuenca.
In addition, he stressed that employment generation and vocational training will not only boost the economy, but will also strengthen the social fabric
.
In this context, he praised the approval of the “Commitment to Employability”, a key agreement reached during the 15th Ibero-American Business Meeting, which will promote collaboration between the public and private sectors.
International cooperation: Noboa's transformative vision The
Ecuadorian president emphasized the importance of South-South and Triangular Cooperation, describing it as a successful model that promotes shared development and knowledge transfer between Ibero-American
countries.
“Together we are stronger, and with coordinated efforts we can turn our differences into strengths,” emphasized Noboa, reflecting his vision of a united and collaborative region.
Business meeting: a boost for the regional economy
The XV Ibero-American Business Meeting, a crucial component of the summit, brought together businessmen from all over the region to design strategies that promote economic growth and employment generation, with a special focus on
young people.
Along these lines, Noboa reaffirmed his commitment to the private sector as an engine of development: “Supporting entrepreneurs is essential to build a more prosperous and equitable region,” he said.
For his part, King Felipe VI also spoke at the meeting, stressing the importance of providing tools to new generations.
“The new generations are the engine of our societies, and we must ensure that they have the necessary tools to face the challenges of the present and the future,” stressed the Spanish monarch.
Noboa gave a message of hope and unity
The Ecuadorian president closed the summit with an inspiring call for joint action to guarantee an inclusive and sustainable future for Ibero-America
.
“Let's create a space where all citizens of Ibero-America have access to the same opportunities, without discrimination,” said Noboa, making clear his vision of a more equitable and supportive region.
Sommerfeld and the relevance of the summit The
Ecuadorian Foreign Minister, Gabriela Sommerfeld, also highlighted the positive impact of this event, underlining how
it strengthens historical and cultural ties between Ibero-American nations.
“The summit is an essential space for consolidating a more united community in the face of common challenges,” said Sommerfeld.
