External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in extensive talks with the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares, focusing on enhancing bilateral partnerships between India and Spain. The discussions covered various domains such as trade, investment, defense, security, urban development, railways, green hydrogen, climate action, and people-to-people ties. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the productive conversations, particularly highlighting the cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, and urban development. The two sides also signed Memorandums of Understanding on sports and sustainable urban development to further solidify their collaboration. Jaishankar underscored the significance of Spain's role as a supporter of stronger India-EU ties and a dependable Mediterranean partner. The Minister emphasized the need for Spain to contribute to India's 'Make in India' initiative, encouraging more Spanish companies to engage in manufacturing, designing, and collaborating with India. The defense and security cooperation between the two nations was also emphasized, with Jaishankar mentioning the successful handing over of the C295 aircraft. Furthermore, the discussions extended to cooperation in international forums like the UN, G20, Mediterranean, and the Indo-Pacific regions. Jaishankar highlighted the upcoming celebration of the Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI in 2026, aiming to enhance India-Spain ties and create new avenues for cooperation throughout 2025. Overall, the talks between India and Spain showcased a positive sentiment towards strengthening their relationship across various sectors, with a focus on mutual growth and collaboration.