**Executive Summary**
The President of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sánchez, met with the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on February 18, 2026. Discussions focused on strengthening India-Spain friendship, particularly in defence, security, technology, and other areas. Both nations will mark 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **India-Spain Relations:**
* Both leaders discussed ways to boost India-Spain friendship.
* Areas of focus include defence, security, and technology.
* **India-Spain Year:**
* Both nations are marking 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.
* **Economic Partnership:**
* The historic FTA with the EU will have a very positive impact on the economic partnership with Spain.
* The FTA will provide new opportunities to the people of both nations.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: India and Spain**
* **Impact:** Enhanced relations, especially in defence, security, technology, culture, tourism and AI. FTA with the EU will have a very positive impact on the economic partnership with Spain.
* **Action Required:** Continue to collaborate and implement initiatives related to the India-Spain Year and leverage the opportunities presented by the FTA with the EU.
**Stakeholder: Citizens of India and Spain**
* **Impact:** Deeper people-to-people linkages and new opportunities arising from the India-Spain Year and the FTA with the EU.
* **Action Required:** Engage with cultural exchange programs and explore new opportunities in various sectors.
**Stakeholder: Universities**
* **Impact:** A big delegation of Universities has come to India and this will go a long way in connecting people.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the other country in various sectors.
Key Entities Referenced
India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI: A collaborative initiative between India and Spain, marking 2026 to promote cultural exchange, tourism, and advancements in artificial intelligence.
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India, who met with the President of Spain.
Pedro Sánchez: President of Spain, who met with the Prime Minister of India.
European Union: The Free Trade Agreement with the EU is mentioned as having a positive impact on economic partnership with Spain.
Delhi: Location of the meeting between the Prime Minister of India and the President of Spain.
Prime Minister's Office
President of Spain meets Prime Minister
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 1:48PM by PIB Delhi
President of Spain, HE Mr. Pedro Sánchez met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today in New
Delhi.
Both leaders discussed ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence,
security, technology and more.
Both nations are marking 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI.
In separate posts on X, Shri Modi wrote:
“Had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sánchez in Delhi. Discussed ways to boost the India-
Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence, security, technology and more. Our nations are
marking 2026 as the India-Spain Year of Culture, Tourism and AI. This will deepen people-to-people
linkages. Glad to see a big delegation of Universities also come to India. This too will go a long way in
connecting our people.
The historic FTA with the EU will have a very positive impact on the economic partnership with Spain
and provide new opportunities to the people of our nations.
@sanchezcastejon”
Had a productive meeting with President Pedro Sánchez in Delhi. Discussed
ways to boost the India-Spain friendship, especially in areas such as defence,
security, technology and more. Our nations are marking 2026 as the India-Spain
Year of Culture, Tourism and AI. This will… pic.twitter.com/AAG6nssd3F
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026
“Tuve una reunión productiva con el presidente Pedro Sánchez en Delhi. Hablamos de formas de
fortalecer la amistad entre la India y España, especialmente en ámbitos como la defensa, la seguridad, la
tecnología y otros.
Nuestros países celebran 2026 como el Año India-España de la Cultura, el Turismo y la IA. Esto
profundizará los vínculos entre nuestros pueblos. Me alegra ver que también ha venido a la India una gran
delegación de universidades. Esto también contribuirá en gran medida a acercar a nuestros pueblos.
El histórico acuerdo de libre comercio con la UE tendrá un impacto muy positivo en la asociación
económica con España y brindará nuevas oportunidades a los ciudadanos de nuestros países.
@sanchezcastejon”Tuve una reunión productiva con el presidente Pedro Sánchez en Delhi.
Hablamos de formas de fortalecer la amistad entre la India y España,
especialmente en ámbitos como la defensa, la seguridad, la tecnología y otros.
Nuestros países celebran 2026 como el Año India-España de la… pic.twitter.co
m/5u4IiRtjFg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 18, 2026
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