Sánchez argues that he doesn't need a photo with Trump to work with the US and denies a "counter-agenda"

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended his decision not to attend a reception hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Speaking on Wednesday, Sánchez stated that a photo-op is unnecessary in order to work together with the United States.

Sánchez also rejected any notion that his absence was driven by an 'agenda contrary' to Washington, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining a cooperative working relationship between the two nations despite skipping the specific presidential event.