Spain and India celebrate the Dual Year 2026
The Spain-India Dual Year 2026 is a joint initiative of both governments to strengthen strategic, economic, cultural, and technological ties between the two nations. This celebration, sponsored by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations.
The programme includes cultural festivals, business forums on innovation, artificial intelligence, renewable energy and sustainable mobility, as well as conferences, academic programmes and university exchange programmes in Barcelona, Madrid and New Delhi.
Together with Casa Asia, institutions such as the Spain-India Council Foundation, the Instituto Cervantes, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) will play a key role in the programming. In addition, regional and municipal governments will contribute with specific initiatives within the framework of their strategies for Asia.
With this initiative, both countries seek to strengthen mutual understanding and project a long-term strategic relationship, in a global context where Asia-Pacific is consolidating itself as an economic and political centre.