The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has received Laura Chinchilla, former President of Costa Rica and President of the Club de Madrid, at La Moncloa, an organisation that is celebrating its 25th anniversary. They discussed the defence of multilateralism and the international rules-based order.
The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, held a meeting on 15 September 2026 at La Moncloa with Laura Chinchilla, former President of Costa Rica and President of the Club de Madrid, as reported by La Moncloa. The meeting coincides with the 25th anniversary of the organisation, which brings together former leaders from around the world.
During the meeting, Sánchez highlighted the importance of the priorities defended by the Club de Madrid, particularly the defence of effective and results-oriented multilateralism to improve people's lives. The organisation works in areas such as democracy, the international rules-based order, inclusion, and global development.
"The organisation, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, comprises former leaders from around the world who work to defend democracy, the international rules-based order, inclusion, and global development"
The Club de Madrid is an independent entity that brings together former presidents and prime ministers to promote democratic governance and international dialogue. This meeting is part of the regular agenda of contacts the President of the Government has with representatives of international organisations.

