Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture (MoS), Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi, visited Spain from 14-17 September 2021.
During the visit, MoS called on the Spanish Foreign Minister, H.E. José Manuel Albares; met her counterpart, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms. Ángeles Moreno Bau; and had consultations with Secretary of State for International Affairs, H.E. Ms. Pilar Cancela Rodriguez. Cooperation with the Cervantes Institute of Spain was discussed with Secretary for International Cooperation along with cooperation in Film making, Sports and Science and Technology.
MoS met members of the Spain-India Council Foundation to further economic relations between the two countries. MoS also delivered a talk on India’s overseas Development Assistance programme, during this interaction.
MoS visited Casa de la India in Valladolid, a PPP model supported by ICCR. MoS inaugurated the Beatles and India exhibition at Casa de la India.
MoS engaged with the Indian Diaspora at a Community Reception hosted in her honour. She had a focussed interaction with Indologists, ICCR Alumni, practitioners of Indian performing arts and dances and Indo-philes. MoS also participated in a Yoga Master class at the Indian Embassy along with Spanish Yoga teachers and practitioners.