Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez praised Spanish troops in a Christmas videoconference, highlighting their role in peacekeeping missions abroad. He thanked more than 20,000 personnel who served in missions outside Spain in 2025 and remembered 175 who lost their lives over 36 years of deployments. Sánchez praised the forces’ support during domestic emergencies such as last summer’s wildfires, noting their presence brought confidence and hope to affected communities. Internationally, he highlighted their contributions to the Ukraine conflict, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a rules‑based multilateral order. The president expressed deep gratitude to the soldiers, wishing them happy holidays and success in their missions.
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