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Spanish President arrives in India, first visit in 18 years

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Vadodara/New Delhi: President of Spain Pedro Sanchez arrived in Vadodara early on Monday morning, marking the first visit by a Spanish president to India in 18 years.

Along with PM Modi, the Spanish President will inaugurate the Final Assembly Line Plant of the C295 aircraft at Vadodara, Gujarat, a flagship ‘Make in India’ initiative in the aviation sector, which is being set up by Tata Advanced Systems in collaboration with Airbus Spain.

The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X:

“Bienvenido a India!

President of the Government of Spain @sanchezcastejon touches down in Vadodara, marking the first visit by a Spanish President to India in 18 years.

“An official visit to elevate India-Spain relations to new heights.”

The Spanish President in a post said he is visiting India with the aim of reviving the bilateral ties:

“I am embarking on my first official trip to India with the aim of reviving our bilateral relations.

“India is a key player and a very prominent voice in the international community with whom we will address many of the joint challenges that lie ahead.”

Later, both leaders will hold bilateral talks in Vadodara, which will see the signing of some MoUs between the two sides.

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