PM Modi Welcomes Spanish President Pedro Sanchez at Hyderabad House

February 18, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon, the President of the Government of Spain, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting the strengthening ties between India and Spain against the backdrop of the high-profile global tech event.

 Warm Welcome and Summit Participation

President Sánchez arrived in New Delhi to participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 a marquee international summit on artificial intelligence held at Bharat Mandapam from February 16–20. On arrival, he was welcomed at the airport by Jayant Singh, Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted that Sanchez’s visit adds momentum to celebrations of the India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and AI, further reinforcing people-to-people and technological cooperation.

 India AI Impact Summit 2026 Context

The India AI Impact Summit the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South has brought together leaders, policymakers, technology experts and academicians from over 110 countries and more than 30 international organizations to deliberate on the future of AI and its responsible global governance.

The summit is anchored on the vision of AI for Humanity, and focuses on fostering international collaboration in artificial intelligence, with discussions on innovation, ethics, safety and inclusive societal impact.

 India-Spain Relations at a Glance

India and Spain have maintained cordial diplomatic relations since 1956, marked by high-level engagements over the years. PM Modi’s receipt of President Sánchez underscores growing bilateral cooperation in culture, technology, tourism and innovation. Previous official interactions between the two leaders have occurred on multilateral platforms and state visits, helping deepen strategic ties.