Queen Letizia is preparing to embark on an international cooperation trip to Cape Verde, marking her first such mission this year.
This trip is particularly significant as it will be her tenth abroad for cooperation purposes since her proclamation as Queen of Spain a decade ago.
As is now customary, Letizia, consort of Felipe VI, alternates between South America and Africa for her cooperation trips, reflecting her firm commitment to these initiatives.
Queen Letizia’s Trip to Cape Verde
On this occasion, Cape Verde has been chosen as the destination, reaffirming the Crown’s interest in supporting development on the African continent.
Although the Royal Household has not yet disclosed the details of her agenda, it is expected that the visit will focus on development projects implemented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.
According to various media reports, selecting the Queen for this trip underscores Spain’s emphasis on international cooperation and sustainable development as part of its foreign policy.
With this visit, Letizia adds her fourth mission to Africa, following her previous trips to Senegal (2017), Mozambique (2019), and Mauritania (2022). Previously, in 2024, the Queen visited Guatemala.
Cape Verde, an archipelago composed of ten main islands and islets, is located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 354 miles off the northwest coast of Senegal. Its strategic geographical position, divided between the Windward (north) and Leeward (south) islands, makes it a key point in the region.