Overview

• President Alfonso Rueda presented the Medalla de Galicia to Rui Moreira and Ricardo Río during July 24 ceremonies in Santiago de Compostela.
• Rueda positioned the Galicia–North Portugal alliance as a defense against political polarization, calling for serious governance focused on the common good.
• He urged acceleration of the Atlantic railway corridor and a Vigo–Porto high-speed connection to unlock economic synergies and facilitate mobility.
• The Xunta committed to deepen cooperation across health, education, research, universities, business, civil protection and environmental initiatives.
• Moreira urged the Spanish government to match Portugal’s enthusiasm for the Vigo–Porto high-speed project while Río underscored shared language and cultural ties as key drivers of cohesion.