Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi concluded her 4 day visit to Spain yesterday. The visit resulted in a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, especially after the Covid hiatus. During the visit, Ms Lekhi called on Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and met her counterpart, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Angeles Moreno Bau.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Spanish Foreign Minister and Secretary of State Moreno thanked Ms Lekhi for India's approval to source 56 Airbus C295 military transport aircrafts from Spain and said that this agreement qualitatively enhanced relations between the two countries. The situation in Afghanistan was discussed. Both sides agreed to hasten negotiations towards an early conclusion of the Civil Nuclear Agreement. Both sides also acknowledged support to each other during the worst phase of the Covid pandemic. The increasing mutual support in election to international bodies was also noted with satisfaction.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | September 18, 2021 8:28 AM
MoS for External Affairs Meenakashi Lekhi concludes her 4 day visit to Spain