# Ayuso Honours Kast at Ibero-American Summit

> Madrid awards Chile's president Kast the International Medal ahead of Ibero-American Summit.
- Title: Ayuso Honours Kast at Ibero-American Summit · Mercopress
- Summary: Madrid awards Chile's president Kast the International Medal ahead of Ibero-American Summit. Madrid regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso awards Chile's…
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## Madrid Awards Kast Medal
Madrid regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso awards Chile's president Jose Antonio Kast the International Medal ahead of the Ibero-American Summit.

> We defend the same things
## Ayuso's Statement
Ayuso said they 'defend the same things' on both sides of the Atlantic, emphasizing freedom, security, and the rule of law.

> We are free nations and we defend our governments and liberal democracies and the rule of law, which will not yield to authoritarianism
## Kast's Response
Kast praised Madrid as 'one of the most open, free and prosperous regions in Europe' and stressed security as his government's focus.

> It is the first duty of the state. And when the state fails in that duty, the most vulnerable pay
## Medal Background
The Community of Madrid's International Medal, created in 2017, is purely honorary and awarded on the regional president's personal initiative.
## Key takeaway

Madrid regional leader Isabel Diaz Ayuso awards Chile's president Jose Antonio Kast the International Medal, stating they 'defend the same things' ahead of the Ibero-American Summit.