In his statement this Monday, King Felipe VI noted that “in a new environment that requires joint action, the way to face the country’s future great challenges, especially now, must be trust, commitment and cooperation between everyone and everyone.” “There is a great consensus not to miss the opportunities.”
The ruler conveyed this message during the following period: closing bilbao Event commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Basque employers’ association ConfebaskIn his speech, in which he appreciated the “resistance” of Basque businessmen in the face of the crises they experienced and their “strength” against terrorism, he said, “We should not forget this and should always be sensitive to the pain of the victims.” he insisted.
VI in the presence of Lehendakari, Iñigo Urkullu and other corporate representatives, politicians, business and social representatives. Felipe showed: climate struggle, energy transitionnew geopolitical order or demographic challenge “Bring significant changes to the way globalization is managed.”
With these in mind, he stated that the industry “neither in Spain nor in Europe should not fall behind or lose competitiveness without achieving a balanced orientation adapting to these major global challenges that urgently demand major agreements from the EU.” the entire international community.” is politically, socially and economically feasible and sustainable.
According to him, this new environment requires “joint action, great consensus, so as not to lose the opportunities we have as a country, with what we have, with what we can do and with appreciation. We enjoy being a very recognized and truly valued country, we have no excuses,” he said.
The king, who applied a preventive bandage due to discomfort in his left wrist, celebrated the anniversary of the founding of Confebask and Showed the royal’s “firm” recognition and support for businessmen: “You deserve this from everyone, for your career in this land and for your better future, which is the future of everyone in the Basque Country and all over Spain,” he said.
In his speech, he told businessmen that society needs them and values businessmen. The ‘power’ they showed against terrorism ETA.
“Mugging, kidnapping and murders are a phase that has been on everyone’s mind for years,” said Erdogan, adding, “To prevent this from happening again, young generations need to know.”
Despite this, the King appreciated that the “responsibility” and “commitment” of businessmen are stronger in the face of fear, and said, “We will never tire of being aware of the role you play in very complex moments and seeing you continue in the same way. Playing a role in the collective development of society today.”
Felipe VI translated this by quoting the old Basque saying “Ezina ekinez egina”: “The impossible is achieved through perseverance”, “perseverance, perseverance is an essential part of success.”
“And Basque businessmen have demonstrated this tenacity and continue to do so every day; you are an essential part of our collective success and social well-being as an advanced society,” the appreciative monarch acknowledged. Public-private partnership cooperation between Basque companies and institutions, which has a “long tradition” in Euskadi.
Felipe VI insisted that short- and medium-term challenges were “significant”, but added: “When in fact have they not been? Being an entrepreneur, developing a solvent and shared project and moving it forward is a challenge every day.” We all benefit and we should all accept that.
King, who emphasized the role of the Basque company in particular and the Spanish company as a wholeHe encouraged businessmen to “persist even more” and continue to create “more wealth and employment, and therefore more prosperity.”
Felipe VI also had words for the setting hosting the event: the Guggenheim Museum, which is “an iconic place for Bilbao and a symbol of culture, art and modernity” and “has had a very positive impact on the economy and the Basque society” and “has contributed to the general image of Spain” He said he contributed successfully.