Overview

• Salvador Illa confirmed during a Shanghai event that he will holiday in Lanzarote alongside Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
• The announcement concludes his China tour under Plan Asia, which aimed to diversify markets and attract foreign investment.
• This marks the second consecutive summer retreat shared by the Catalan president and the Spanish prime minister since the pandemic.
• Illa’s summer itinerary also includes a stop in the United Kingdom to bolster ties with British officials.
• The coordinated trip underscores their strategic collaboration as both leaders brace for a demanding political season in autumn.