Spain, France: Convergence on G-20 Summit

France: Presidents of France, Nicolas Sarkozy, and Spain, Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, held talks marked by convergence on the future G-20 Summit to be held in Pittsburgh and Copenhagen conference on climate.

The Spanish President told the press that there is a positive feeling of agreement between his country and France both in European policy as international order and mentioned the economic crisis and climate change.

There is a strong shared will of leadership to achieve a stronger Europe, more united, working with more efficiency and speed, he added.

Sarkozy, for his part, said that France and Spain prepare for the Pittsburgh, United States, scheduled for the end of September with the same wish to build a new world and strict awareness regarding regulation and bonds. He added that both countries will also work towards success, as decided in Brazil, towards an International Conference on Climate Change to be held in Copenhagen (Denmark) from December 7 to 18.

The French Head of State indicated support offered to Spain during its presidency of the bloc beginning in January 1, 2010 and mentioned that they spoke of priorities.

We have a policy of large convergence for a Europe that takes initiatives and defends its values, he added.

Paris, Prensa Latina