What happened:
On November 13, 2025, India and Spain held the 8th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi, led by MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and Spain’s Diego Martinez Belio. The two sides reviewed political, economic, defence, technology, cultural, and tourism ties, and noted strong progress in the C-295 ‘Make in India’ aircraft project. They also agreed to celebrate 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI.
Why it matters to India:
The talks highlighted Spain’s growing role as a key European partner, especially in defence manufacturing, trade, and tech cooperation. India welcomed Spain’s support on counterterrorism and its backing for India’s Observer status in the Ibero-American Conference. The meeting reinforces the positive momentum in bilateral ties following recent high-level visits.