• The visit coincides with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Spain, which were established in 1956.

Highlights of the Visit:
Bilateral Meetings:  During his visit to India, Spain FM Jose Manuel Albares  held a bilateral meeting with Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, MEA at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Delhi. They reviewed India-Spain relations, including trade, investment, defense, culture, tourism, and people-to-people ties.

• He also met President of India, Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Indo‑Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI): During the visit, Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares presented the ‘Declaration of Accession’ to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, formally joining the IPOI.

• As part of the joining procedure, Spain and India agreed to upgrade their relationship to a “strategic association”, which is the highest level of diplomatic partnership accorded by India.

Launch of India-Spain Dual Year Logo : During the visit, Spanish FM Jose Manuel Albares and Union Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, MEA and jointly unveiled the logo for the India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence (AI), commemorating 70 years of diplomatic relations between India and Spain.

• During this Dual Year, India and Spain will organize cultural festivals, exhibitions and exchanges; promote tourism between India and Spain; encourage cooperation in science, technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI); and hold academic, business and people-to-people events.