José Manuel Albares

José Manuel Albares (born 1972) is a Spanish politician who currently serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation since 12 July 2021. He previously served as the ambassador to France on 5 February 2020 – 12 July 2021 and to Monaco on 13 May 2020 – 12 July 2021.

Quotes

 * Let's give dialogue a chance. That is what Spain is pushing for. If dialogue does not bear fruit, of course, Spain will stand with its European partners and its NATO allies united in deterrence (on Russian military build-up on the Ukrainian border).
 * José Manuel Albares (2022) cited in "Spain's foreign minister says Europeans are 'united' on Ukraine crisis" on The Star, 21 January 2022.