EAM S. Jaishankar Visits Spain, Strengthens Bilateral Ties with Key MoUs and Cultural Initiatives. International | Dated: 21 Jan 2025 In January 2025, Union Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S. Jaishankar embarked on a 2-day visit to Spain from January 13th to 14th, marking his second visit to the country and his first as External Affairs Minister (EAM). 🎯 Key Highlights: - During his visit, Union Minister Jaishankar had meetings with Spanish King Felipe VI and President Pedro Sanchez. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) India and Spain signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) focusing on cooperation in sports and sustainable urban development. (ii) Union Minister Jaishankar addressed the Indian diaspora in Spain, announcing that 2026 will be celebrated as a 'Dual Year' to promote cultural exchange, tourism, and advancements in AI between the two nations. (iii) On January 13, 2025, Union Minister Jaishankar delivered a speech at the 9th Annual Conference of Spanish Ambassadors in Madrid, Spain, with the theme 'A Foreign Policy with Our Own Identity'. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Recently, Union Minister S. Jaishankar visited which country to strengthen bilateral ties? Correct Answer: Spain 🚀 Quick Recap: About Spain PM : Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón Capital : Madrid