EAM Signs Agreements on Sports, Urban Development with Spain

On 13th January 2025, External Affairs Minister (EAM) held wide-ranging discussions with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid, focusing on strengthening bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Key Points

Areas of Discussion: Talks included trade, investment, defense, security, urban development, railways, green hydrogen, climate action, and people-to-people ties.
MoUs Signed: Memorandums of Understanding were signed on sports and sustainable urban development.
Strategic Collaborations: Discussions emphasized India-EU ties, defense cooperation, Mediterranean partnerships, and Indo-Pacific security.
Cultural Initiatives: India and Spain will celebrate 2026 as the Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI, with intensified exchanges throughout 2025 to boost ties.
Economic Partnerships: EAM urged more Spanish companies to participate in India’s "Make in India" initiative, noting the existing presence of 230 Spanish firms in India.
Defense Milestones: Cooperation in defense highlighted the recent delivery of the C295 aircraft, with commitments to expand security and naval collaboration.
Global Perspectives: Both sides exchanged views on Ukraine, West Asia, and collaboration within the UN, G20, and Mediterranean frameworks.
Significance: These engagements underscore a commitment to deepening India-Spain relations across diverse sectors.