External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in comprehensive discussions with the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares in Madrid, Spain. The talks encompassed a wide range of topics related to bilateral partnerships between the two countries. The dialogue touched upon areas such as trade, investment, defense, security, urban development, railways, and notably, green hydrogen. Both ministers expressed satisfaction with the productive conversation and signed Memorandums of Understanding on sports and sustainable urban development. Jaishankar emphasized the significance of Spain's role in supporting India's 'Make in India' campaign, encouraging more Spanish companies to invest and collaborate in India. The ministers also discussed strengthening defense cooperation, acknowledging past achievements in this realm. Additionally, they explored avenues for enhancing cooperation in the United Nations, G20, Mediterranean, and Indo-Pacific regions. Looking towards the future, the leaders mentioned plans to mark 2026 as the Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI, symbolizing a commitment to deepening India-Spain ties. The shared goal is to leverage the exchanges throughout 2025 to reinforce the partnership and create momentum for further collaboration. Jaishankar also called for Spain's support in bolstering India's relations with the European Union. Overall, the discussions highlighted the positive sentiment towards enhancing ties and cooperation between India and Spain, with a particular focus on green hydrogen and various other sectors of mutual interest.