A landmark bilateral summit unfolded in New Delhi as PM Narendra Modi met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez, prioritizing defense, trade, technology, and security enhancements. The Wednesday discussions at Hyderabad House aimed to propel India-Spain collaboration to new heights.
Talks encompassed economic growth, healthcare, digital tech, and innovation, yielding pledges for intensified cooperation. PM Modi hailed the meeting’s success on X, underscoring shared visions.
Attending the AI Impact Summit 2026—a global conclave on AI’s business and policy impacts—Sanchez aligned his schedule for these leader-level consultations. Modi promptly posted highlights.
‘Enjoyed a fruitful meeting with President Pedro Sanchez in Delhi,’ he wrote. ‘Discussed boosting our friendship via defense, security, tech sectors. 2026: India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, AI for stronger ties. Thrilled by Spanish university delegation—vital for people connections. EU FTA to transform economic partnerships.’
MEA’s X update mirrored the focus on deepening strategic engagements.
Sanchez opened proceedings at the Spain-India CEO Forum, positioning Spain as a prime investment hub rich in growth, steadiness, skills, and ingenuity. Interactions with Indian business heads aimed at robust trade bridges.
This builds on 1956-era diplomacy. Sanchez’s follow-up visit echoes his pioneering October 2024 journey, ending an 18-year gap for Spanish presidential trips to India.
Anticipating 2026’s thematic year, these parleys pave the way for expansive alliances, driving bilateral progress in high-impact arenas.