Spain strongly condemns the latest attacks against the @UNIFIL_ contingent at the Spanish Miguel de Cervantes base, which have resulted in the death of a Serbian peacekeeper and several soldiers wounded, including a Spanish soldier.
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التقيتُ اليوم في مجلس النواب بسعادة السفيرة الإسبانية لدى العراق، السيدة الیثیا ریکو بیریث @EmbEspIraq، حيث ناقشنا الأوضاع في العراق والمنطقة، وأكدنا أهمية تعزيز العلاقات الثنائية بين البلدين، ولا سيما على مستوى التعاون مع اللجنة المالية في مجلس النواب.
El @MAECgob acoge el 2 y 3 de junio la V Conferencia Ministerial de #PolíticaExteriorFeminista, prioridad de nuestra política exterior.
El ministro @jmalbares reúne a ministerios de Exteriores de todo el mundo para pasar de los compromisos a la acción.
#FeministFPSpain2026
🟣 International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament
Spain is firmly committed to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda.
Women are key actors in mediation and peacebuilding.
This is reflected in and promoted through our #ForeignPolicy.
#WPSAgenda
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وصول وفد منتخبنا الوطني إلى إسبانيا 🇪🇸
لبدء المعسكر التدريبي استعداداً لنهائيات كأس العالم 2026 ⚽🔥
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Our national team delegation arrives in Spain 🇪🇸
to begin the training camp in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ⚽🔥
Prime Minister @AliFalihAlzaidy received today a congratulatory message from Spanish Prime Minister @sanchezcastejon, who extended his congratulations on the formation of the new government and expressed his best wishes for its success following the Council of Representatives’ vote of confidence.
In his message, Prime Minister Sanchez expressed his desire to meet with Prime Minister Al-Zaidi, affirming that the excellent bilateral relations between Iraq and Spain will continue under Al-Zaidi’s government in a manner that achieves mutual benefit. He also noted the interest of Spanish companies in operating in Iraq, alongside expanding trade and increasingly diversified strategic cooperation.
The Spanish Prime Minister further affirmed in his message that Iraq’s role is fundamental to achieving lasting peace during this critical period for the region, pointing to the strong security partnership between the two countries, including within the framework of the NATO Mission in Iraq, which Spain will be leading in the current period.
We held a meeting today with the National Security Adviser, Qasim al -Araji to discuss the national and regional security situation, latest political developments in Iraq and bilateral cooperation.
NATO mission in Iraq has a new commander. Lieutenant General Armada succeeds Major General Hintzy as head of the mission. We remain firmly committed to supporting our Iraqi partners, whether remotely or in person.
Frente a la fragmentación, España apuesta por una economía conectada con el mundo, que diversifica socios, refuerza su autonomía y defiende el multilateralismo. Seguimos apostando por un orden internacional estable y previsible. Hoy en @MAECgob hablamos de diplomacia económica.
🇪🇺 Europe Day | 9 May
On the occasion of Europe Day, EU Ambassador, EU Member States Ambassadors and CdA’s gathered to mark this special occasion, joined by H.E. Deputy MoFA Mohammed Hussein Bahr al-Uloom and by H.E. Krikor Der-Hapogyan, Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Hoy celebramos el #DíaDeEuropa, en el año en el que conmemoramos 40 años de España en la UE .
La exposición que inauguramos esta semana en @MAECgob muestra lo que la UE ha aportado a España y España a Europa en estas cuatro décadas.
Today, 9th May, we celebrate #EuropeDay 🇪🇺 — a date that reminds us of our unity as citizens and of the values that underpin the European project.
💫 An opportunity to reflect on where we have come from and where we are heading.
Tonight, the @SpainMFA illuminates its headquarters, the Santa Cruz Palace and Plaza del Marqués de Salamanca building, to mark #EuropeDay.
On the 40th anniversary of Spain 🇪🇸 joining the EU 🇪🇺, we reaffirm our commitment to a strong and united Europe.
#9May#40YearsInTheEU
During the meeting with H.E. President Nizar Amedi, the Ambassador reiterated the Kingdom of Spain’s best wishes for a successful term in office. The discussion also covered the strengthening of bilateral relations and the current regional crisis.
رئيس الجمهورية @nizarAmede يستقبل السفيرة الإسبانية السيدة أليثيا ريكو بيريث ديل بولغار
بحث العلاقات الثنائية بين العراق وإسبانيا وأهمية توطيدها وتعزيز الشراكة بما يحقق المصالح المتبادلة للشعبين الصديقين.
As NATO Mission Iraq change of command is approaching, Commander MGEN Hintzy (FRANCE), with is successor LGEN Armada (SPAIN) just met in Brussels with MGEN Ali Munsheed, Iraq liaison officer to @NATO headquarters.