His public and diplomatic career includes serving as Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of Spain and as a Member of the Congress of Deputies representing Madrid. Prior to his ministerial role, he served as Ambassador of Spain to France and Monaco, and as Secretary-General for International Affairs, European Union, G20, and Global Security in the Office of the President of the Government, acting as G20 and EU Sherpa. A career diplomat, his foreign postings include roles in Colombia, France, and Spain’s Permanent Mission to the OECD, where he was Vice-Chair of the Development Assistance Committee.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from Deusto University, a Diploma in Business Studies, a Diploma in National Defence from the Centre for National Defence Studies (CESEDEN), and a Diploma in Cultural Management Abroad from Carlos III University. He is also the recipient of numerous national and international state honors, including the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany and the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise.