In Madrid, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in comprehensive discussions with the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares to enhance bilateral partnerships across various sectors. The talks encompassed areas such as trade, investment, defense, security, urban development, railways, green hydrogen, climate action, and people-to-people ties. Both sides expressed satisfaction with the productive conversation, highlighting the fruitful exchange of views on cooperation in international forums like the UN, G20, and Indo-Pacific region. India and Spain solidified their collaboration by signing Memorandums of Understanding on sports and sustainable urban development. Jaishankar commended Spain's role as a supporter of stronger India-EU relations and underscored the need for Spain's assistance in India's 'Make in India' campaign to boost manufacturing and design capabilities. The ministers also emphasized the significance of defense cooperation, with notable achievements in security and military collaboration. Looking ahead, both countries are gearing up to mark 2026 as the Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI, aiming to reinforce their cultural exchanges and deepen mutual understanding. The ongoing dialogue between India and Spain sets the stage for closer ties, creating new avenues for joint initiatives and partnerships.