Spain and Saudi Arabia Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership
I receive in Madrid my good friend Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud. Relations between Spain and Saudi Arabia are excellent. The leadership and role of Saudi Arabia are key in favor…
Qatar and Spain Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Developments
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Meets Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Doha | May 12, 2026 HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad…
Spain’s King Expresses Interest in Peru’s Democratic Process
Foreign Minister Carlos Pareja spoke with H.M. King Felipe VI as part of the events marking the handover of power in Costa Rica. The King expressed his interest in our…
Spain Calls for Protection of International Criminal Court Independence
Spain does not look the other way. Sanctioning those who defend international justice puts the entire human rights system at risk. The EU cannot remain idle in the face of…
Spain Condemns Israel’s Death Penalty Law Targeting Palestinians
The Government of Spain condemns the death penalty against Palestinians that Israel’s parliament has just approved. This is an asymmetric measure that would not be applied to Israelis who committed…
Spain says ‘new red line’ crossed after UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has condemned the killing of an Indonesian peacekeeper serving in the UN Interim Force in Lebanon in an explosion late on Sunday. – “Spain strongly…
Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon would be ‘tremendous’ mistake, warns Spain’s Albares
An Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon would be a “tremendous” mistake, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has warned, while announcing Madrid would send humanitarian aid worth 9 million euros…
School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Día Escolar de la No-violencia y la Paz) – Spain Promotes Peace Education on January 30
On January 30, 2026, schools across Spain and many parts of the world observe the School Day of Non-violence and Peace (Día Escolar de la No-violencia y la Paz, or…
Spain submits 79 military modernisation programmes for NATO review
The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed. – The bilateral meeting with NATO in Madrid, known as ‘Step…
Día de Menorca – The Island Celebrates Its Historical Identity on January 17
On January 17, 2026, the island of Menorca (one of Spain’s Balearic Islands) observes Día de Menorca (Menorca Day or Diada de Menorca / Diada del Poble de Menorca), an…