Archive · 22 Jan 2026
India-Spain Strengthen Ties, C-295 Rollout Near
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares in Delhi.
They talked about important issues like fighting terrorism together and how to make the world safer.
They also discussed how India and Spain can work better together in business, with trade between them being over USD 8 billion.
They are celebrating 70 years of being friends and have a special 'Dual Year' to celebrate their culture, tourism, and technology.
Jaishankar mentioned that India will soon make its first 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft in Vadodara, showing how they are working together on defense.
They also talked about how they both believe in democracy and working together in the world.
The ministers highlighted the cultural ties between the two countries, including the popularity of Yoga and Ayurveda in Spain and the growing interest in the Spanish language in India.
Tourism and educational exchanges were also mentioned as important aspects of their partnership.
India and Spain discussed global terrorism and agreed to collaborate on anti-terrorism efforts.
The first 'Made in India' C-295 aircraft is expected to roll out before September, showcasing defense collaboration.
Bilateral trade between India and Spain has exceeded USD 8 billion, with both countries positively assessing the growth.
India and Spain are celebrating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the Dual Year of Culture, Tourism, and Artificial Intelligence.
Both countries emphasized their shared democratic values and commitment to a rule-based international order.
- Who
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Spain Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares
- What
- Diplomatic meeting discussing terrorism, economic partnership, AI, and cultural ties
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral relations and address shared challenges
- Countries Involved
- India, Spain
- Event Type
- Diplomatic Meeting
- Key Topics Discussed
- Terrorism, Economic Partnership, AI, Cultural Ties
- Bilateral Trade
- Over USD 8 billion
- Defense Collaboration
- Airbus-Tata C-295 Final Assembly Line
- Cultural Exchange
- Yoga, Ayurveda, Spanish Language
- AI Summit
- AI Impact Summit
- Diplomatic Relations Anniversary
- 70th anniversary
- Dual Year Initiative
- Culture, Tourism, Artificial Intelligence
Sources
Jaishankar: World must display zero-tolerance towards terrorism
India, Spain must pool resources, capabilities to fight terrorism together: President Murmu
First ‘Made in India’ C-295 aircraft to roll out before September: EAM Jaishankar
