Forging a Secure Indo-Pacific: Spain and India's Vision

Pedro Sanchez, President of Spain, emphasized cooperation between India and Spain to ensure a secure Indo-Pacific region. During his address, he highlighted the importance of protecting freedom of navigation and collaboration in AI to tackle global challenges and promote democracy and human rights.

In a resolute call for collaborative efforts, Pedro Sanchez, the President of Spain, stressed the importance of fostering a secure and open Indo-Pacific region during a recent forum in Mumbai.

Addressing the audience, Sanchez highlighted the challenges posed by Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea, urging India and Spain to uphold the rules-based international order. With Asia becoming the epicenter of global power dynamics, he argued, cooperation between New Delhi and Madrid is crucial for supporting multilateral institutions.

Furthermore, Sanchez announced Spain's intent to launch a new strategy for Asia, focusing on stronger ties in areas like AI, which he believes can play a transformative role in addressing challenges such as misinformation. The President also underscored the importance of ethical standards in AI development.

(With inputs from agencies.)