The confirmation came during a meeting with Ibero-American foreign ministers, marking the formal start of preparations for this important event.
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, has announced that the next Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government will take place in Madrid on November 4 and 5, 2026.
The Ibero-American Conference, which will serve as the framework for the summit, will include more than 25 ministerial meetings, forums, and gatherings to be held in various cities across Spain.
Key proposals for the Ibero-American agenda
Albares outlined some of the initiatives that Spain will propose to its partners. Among the most notable is the creation of a Ibero-American Disaster Response Fund, designed to coordinate assistance in emergency situations.
In addition, progress will be made in the homologation of university degrees among member countries, a measure that would facilitate academic and professional mobility. The minister also mentioned the intention to strengthen the role of observer countries, promoting rapprochement with other regions such as India and the English-speaking Caribbean.
In the area of cooperation, Spain will work with its partners in the approval of the Four-Year Plan for Ibero-American Cooperation (PACCI 2026-2030), with the aim of establishing a more inclusive and effective strategy.
Finally, the meeting also served to renew the mandate of the Ibero-American Secretary General, the Chilean Andrew Allamand.
