Precisely because of its relationship with the territory and what this site represents for the communities that were part of the former Crown of Aragon, President Azcón has called for an annual meeting of Aragon, Catalonia, the Valencian Community and the Balearic Islands to "strengthen ties and promote good neighborliness".
"This Monastery of Santa María de Poblet has incalculable heritage and spiritual value, a wealth that transcends territorial and administrative boundaries. This site has been the Royal Pantheon of the Crown of Aragon since the 14th century, at the initiative of Peter IV the Ceremonious, who turned it into the capital of the dynastic memory of the Aragonese royal house. Centuries later, this monastery continues to speak to us directly and invites us to become aware of everything that unites us, which is far more than what separates us," the president of the Government of Aragon explained.
FOUR TILES OF A MOSAIC
Azcón suggested that the possible annual meeting could be held in Aragon next year. "We are an open land, of laws and kings. A region where we view pacts as part of our identity and consider them a political and social tool of the highest order. And a land where we embrace our history."
He also recalled that Catalonia, the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands and Aragon are "four tiles of a broader mosaic called Spain" and four territories that share a "common history that far outweighs the little that differentiates us". "Our DNA incorporates a shared history centered around the Crown of Aragon, a political project with a remarkable trajectory, a tangible and intangible legacy and, of course, the seed of the Spanish nation," he added.
The Aragonese president concluded by arguing that "in the face of disputes" it is necessary to seek "dialogue" and, "in the face of noise and division," "tolerance, solidarity and good neighborliness".
