Vadodara, Oct 28 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday stated the go to of his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez to India has infused a brand new vitality and enthusiasm in relations between the 2 nations.
Sanchez stated the 2 nations complement one another, and Spain appears to be like ahead to advancing the nice cooperation.
Each the leaders held bilateral talks on the Darbar corridor of Laxmi Vilas Palace in Gujarat’s Vadodara metropolis.
That is the primary go to of Spanish PM Sanchez to India.
Modi stated Sanchez’s go to has infused “a brand new vitality and enthusiasm” in relations between the 2 nations.
Earlier, the 2 PMs collectively inaugurated the Tata Superior System Restricted (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara to fabricate C-295 navy plane in India. The Tata-Airbus facility is the primary non-public sector remaining meeting line for navy plane in India.
“At this time, with the inauguration of the C-295 (plane) plant, a brand new chapter of our partnership has begun. Our partnership is centuries outdated. The shared perception in values like democracy and rule of regulation binds us collectively,” Modi stated in his opening remarks on the bilateral talks.
He stated India and Spain have robust cooperation in lots of areas like economic system, protection, pharma, IT, science and know-how, and renewable vitality, and each the nations emphasise on international peace, prosperity and cooperation.
“Folks to individuals contact supplies a robust basis for our relationships. The Indian younger expertise is contributing to Spain’s inexperienced and digital transitions,” he stated.
Wanting on the rising relations between individuals, this 12 months India has opened its new consulate in Barcelona, and welcomes Spain’s determination to open a brand new consulate in Bengaluru, Modi stated.
“I’m assured that our talks right now will contribute to creating our partnership extra dynamic and multifaceted,” he stated.
Sanchez in his opening remarks stated his go to will strengthen bilateral relations between India and Spain, with the affect the 2 nations have on the planet — “a voice and affect that multiplies when our nations work collectively.” “I’m additionally happy that right now we’re endorsing an formidable joint declaration framing the assorted areas of our collaboration. We have a good time the signing of a number of agreements within the fields of funding, railways, customs, cultural exchanges, and we look ahead to strengthening the problems that mirror the richness and depth of our ties,” he stated.
Sanchez stated there is no such thing as a doubt that the cooperation between the 2 nations will proceed to develop throughout many different areas, and much more so in view of the celebration of the Spain-India Yr for Tradition, Tourism and Synthetic Intelligence in 2026.
“Our nations complement one another. India performs a outstanding function not simply within the Indo-Pacific, but in addition within the wider context. Spain maintains privileged relations with Latin America, historic ties within the Center East, elevated presence in Africa, and is a number one voice within the European Union,” the Spanish PM stated.
This geopolitical framework affords many alternatives for the 2 nations to succeed in completely different areas and develop nearer and extra productive relations, he stated.
“India and Spain additionally share many targets, specifically strengthening the multilateral order and preserving peace and democracy world extensive. We’re totally dedicated to working collectively on these targets,” Sanchez stated.
The challenges like local weather emergency, the struggle in opposition to poverty and equality require the hassle and political will of all worldwide actors, he stated.
“India’s affect and management is important to confront these points, and so is Spain’s dedication and willpower. So PM Modi, we look ahead to persevering with advancing our nice cooperation,” he stated.
Earlier within the morning, the 2 leaders led a roadshow on a 2.5-km stretch from the airport to the Tata Superior Programs Restricted facility in Vadodara. PTI KA PD GK
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