India and Spain condemned attacks on UNIFIL, stressing peacekeeper safety, and jointly inaugurated the C-295 aircraft Final Assembly Line in Vadodara under a ₹21,935-crore Tata-Airbus collaboration.

India-Spain Strengthen Economic and Cultural Ties with New Agreements

• Economic and Cultural Agreements
  • India-Spain CEO Forum and Business Summit: PM Sanchez is set to participate in economic discussions and the 4th Spain-India Forum in Mumbai.
  • Agreements Signed:
    • Rail Transport Cooperation: A memorandum on rail collaboration was signed.
    • Customs Assistance: Agreement on mutual assistance in customs to ease trade.
    • Fast-Track Investment Mechanism: Established in both India and Spain to facilitate mutual investments.
    • Audio-Visual Co-Production: Joint commission set up to promote collaborative audio-visual projects.
  • 2026: Year of India-Spain in Culture, Tourism, and AI:
    • Focus on enhancing cultural exchanges through museums, art fairs, and tourism.
    • Promotion of AI and reciprocal investments.
• EU-India Comprehensive Negotiations: Both leaders emphasised commitment to advancing the EU-India Free Trade Agreement, Investment Protection Agreement, and Geographical Indications Agreement for stronger economic ties.

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About UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon)

UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) was established in March 1978 under Security Council Resolutions.

• Objective: 
  • To confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon.
  • Restore international peace and security.
  • Assist the Lebanese government in re-establishing effective authority in the area.
• Composition: Approximately 10,500 peacekeepers from 48 contributing countries.
• Largest Contributors: Indonesia, Italy, India, Nepal, and China.
• Funding: Funded through a separate account approved annually by the UN General Assembly, part of the broader UN Peacekeeping Force.
• Rules of Engagement: Peacekeepers may use force only in self-defence or to fulfil their mandated duties.

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