What happened:
On January 21, 2026, Spain’s Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President highlighted the long-standing India–Spain relationship and noted that both countries are marking 70 years of diplomatic ties through the India–Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and Artificial Intelligence. Discussions also touched on growing trade, investment, and cooperation in areas such as renewables, railways, defence and urban services.
Why it matters to India:
The meeting reflects India’s deepening engagement with Spain and the European Union, especially in economic cooperation, multilateral forums, and counter-terrorism, while reinforcing broader India–Europe ties at a time of expanding political and strategic interaction.