The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchezannounced this Monday before the G20 that Spain will commit 400 million euros to the World Bank entity. which provides aid to the poorest countries.
Sanchez made this announcement before the rest of the G20 leaders. during his speech at the first session of the G20 summit. of countries being held in Rio de Janeiro, dedicated to addressing the problem of hunger and poverty in the world.
The speeches of the leaders, with the exception of the host, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, were held behind closed doors, but Spanish government sources reported Sánchez’s announcement.
Specifically, he advanced that Spain “is ready to lead by example” in the fight against hunger and poverty. and will commit 400 million euros in the next replenishment of the International Development Association, which is the World Bank entity that helps the poorest countries.