MEA Secretary West, Tanmaya Lal elaborated on the aircraft deal and highlighted that out of a total of 56 aircraft to be produced, 16 are being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain and the remaining 40 are to be made in India.
In a landmark visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez emphasised the need for international law amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and West Asia, condemned terrorism and promoted peace in the Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pedro Sanchez reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-EU Strategic Partnership, and agreed to enhance their collaboration to fully realise the objectives of the EU-India Connectivity Partnership and recognised the potential of IMEE
Expressing deep concerns over war in Ukraine and tensions in West Asia, India and Spain on Monday emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve these crises.
Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union remain a priority, with both sides pushing for an "early and ambitious" deal, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Monday, hours after bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive discussions with Spanish President Pedro Sanchez and took stock of the bilateral ties across diverse sectors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed happiness that India and Spain have decided to celebrate 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI.
"Food, films, and football all connect us through strong people-to-people ties. I am happy that India and Spain have decided to celebrate the year 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism, and AI..." PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Tata Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft will strengthen India-Spain relations as well as 'Make in India, Make for the World' mission.
The Spanish President will be inaugurating the Final Assembly Line Plant of C295 aircraft at Vadodara, a flagship "Make in India" initiative in the aviation sector, along with PM Modi.