US President Barack Obama, performed Sunday a symbolic first visit to a Spain mired in political deadlock, a trip that was forced to cut through the bloody shootings in Dallas .
US President Barack Obama, today thanked military cooperation Spain from the naval base of Rota (Cadiz, south), and underlined its support for this country remains “strong and united “as” one of closest allies “of the US.
in Moron de la Frontera, United States was allowed to maintain a detachment composed mainly by Marines, who can be deployed quickly in case of attacks against US installations in North Africa and the Middle East.
also of the King, Obama has been received foot ladder by vice President acting Government, Soraya Saenz de Santamaria; Ambassador Spain United States , Ramon Gil Casares; US Ambassador to Spain , James Costs, and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Ignacio Ybáñez., among others
Obama also congratulated Rajoy and “the Spanish people” by “economic progress” that have been made since the beginning of the crisis and urged to ensure that the country’s growth reach all Spaniards and especially young people. “I thought it was important to come given the extraordinary friendship and alliance” bilateral he said.
King Philip VI , will host Obama Sevilla , the Andalusian capital on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning will accompany you on a walk through the city that may include landmarks such as the Alcazar and the Giralda.
Spain will meet with king Philip, the president of government functions, Mariano Rajoy , and other politicians.
it was during the welcome they gave king Philip, when the president US starred in the story of this journey, remembering that he was 18 the first time VAJO to Spain and that “it was with backpack, not the Air Force One”.
Obama, who wished “a functional and stable government” in Spain , also held meetings with opposition leaders. Pedro Sanchez, Albert Rivera and Pablo Iglesias
on Sunday travel the naval base of Rota (Cádiz) before moving to Madrid , where Monday will star in a series of events among which has arranged a meeting with Rajoy at the Moncloa Palace. In the same vein, the US president highlighted the excellent relations between the two countries and expressed interest in visiting again Spain privately after he has left the White House .
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