New Delhi:
After strengthening ties with Germany, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's European tour continues as he reached Spain. Mr Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Spain in an official capacity in nearly three decades. Today, PM Modi met the President of Spain Mariano Rajoy and discussed bilateral relations, trade and other issues. PM Modi would also call on King Felipe VI of Spain as well as have a discussion with leading Spanish businessmen and leaders. From Spain, he will visit Russia and conclude his six-day trip after meeting newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on June 3.
PM Modi met the top CEOs in Spain and urged them to explore the economic opportunities in India
PM Modi meets Spanish King Felipe VI of Spain at Palacio de la Zarzuela
India and Spain have signed seven agreements, including on cooperation in cyber security and renewable energy, following talks here between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy.
Modi will also hold a round-table interaction with a group of Spanish CEOs who are keen to invest and expand their presence in India. There are around 200 Spanish companies operating in India.
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I am sure the discussions with President Mariano Rajoy will lead to enhancement of India-Spain bilateral ties: PM Modi
I am sure the discussions with President @marianorajoy will lead to enhancement of India-Spain bilateral ties: PM Modi
PM Modi meets President of Spain Mariano Rajoy in Madrid.
This is first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly three decades.
PM Modi meets people outside the hotel in Madrid.
The Prime Minister being received by Spanish Foreign Minister Alfonso Dastis on his arrival in Madrid.
As the Prime Minister leaves for Spain from his successful Germany visit, here are the major agendas that he will be focusing on for his rest of the Europe tour:
Spain: This is the first official visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly three decades. PM Modi will call on King Felipe VI and hold talks with President Mariano Rajoy. The bilateral talks will involve common concerns including economy and counter-terrorism.
Russia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will seek to repair India's drifting partnership with Russia when he meets President Vladimir Putin this week. Russia's St Petersburg will host PM Modi for three days. The two leaders will look to stem a decline in trade and resolve tensions over their shifting global alliances. India and Russia will celebrate the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. With the 18th India-Russia Annual Summit, the Prime Minister said the two nations will "take forward our dialogue from the last Summit in Goa in October 2016".
France: The last leg of the PM's tour involves a two-day visit to France starting June 2. He will officially meet the newly-elected French President Emmanuel Macron on June 3. The two leaders will discuss UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership in it, cooperation in counter-terrorism, climate change and International Solar Alliance, PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now on his way to Spain after he ended his first leg of his 4- nation tour in Germany, where he successfully signed eight major deals.