India-Spain Relations

Highlights

• Spain FM: José Manuel Albares visited India.

• 2026 marks: 70 years of diplomatic relations (1956).

Major Outcomes

• Spain joined Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI).

• Bilateral relations upgraded to Strategic Association.

• Launch of India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism & AI.

Importance

• Trade

• Defence

• Tourism

• Artificial Intelligence

• Cultural diplomacy

Prelims Fact

IPOI

• Announced by India in 2019.

• Promotes cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.

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