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        "msgid": "saudi-arabia-and-spain-sign-strategic-partnership-agreement-1778730823",
        "date": "2026-05-14 09:13:26",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia and Spain Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Trade",
        "summary": "Saudi Arabia and Spain signed a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday to deepen bilateral ties, focusing on cooperation in security, defence, trade, investment, and culture, during talks in Madrid between their foreign ministers. The agreement establishes the Saudi-Spanish Strategic Partnership Council to enhance long-term coordination and includes reciprocal visa exemptions for diplomatic, special, and service passport holders. Discussions highlighted regional security concerns, calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, adherence to international law, and support for a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict, underscoring the growing friendship between the two nations.",
        "content": "<p>Birmingham, England (ANTARA) - Saudi Arabia and Spain signed an\nagreement on Wednesday (13\/5) to deepen bilateral relations and\nestablish a formal strategic partnership during talks in Madrid between\nthe foreign ministers of both countries, according to a joint statement\nreleased after the meeting. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al\nSaud met with Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno in the\nSpanish capital, where both sides discussed expanding cooperation in the\nareas of security, defence, trade, investment, and culture. The visit\nconcluded with the signing of an agreement to form the Saudi-Spanish\nStrategic Partnership Council, aimed at strengthening long-term\ncoordination between the two governments. The ministers stated that\nrelations between the two kingdoms are rooted in \u201chistorical ties and\nfriendship\u201d and expressed satisfaction with what they described as\ndeveloping cooperation across various sectors. The two countries also\nsigned an agreement providing reciprocal visa exemptions for holders of\ndiplomatic, special, and service passports. Regional security issues\nwere a major focus of the discussions, with both sides expressing\nconcern over rising tensions in the Middle East. The joint statement\nemphasised the importance of complying with international law and\nstrengthening ceasefires in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon. The ministers\ncalled for restraint, dialogue, and diplomatic solutions to help\nmaintain regional and international stability. They also stressed the\nneed to ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of\nHormuz. Spain reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia, Gulf\nCooperation Council countries, and Jordan over what were described as\nattacks targeting those nations. The Spanish side also praised Saudi\nArabia\u2019s approach, which advocates de-escalation and diplomacy. Saudi\nArabia, in turn, commended Spain\u2019s calls for de-escalation in the Middle\nEast and welcomed Madrid\u2019s support for a two-state solution to the\nIsrael-Palestine conflict. The Saudi side also praised Spain\u2019s\ncondemnation of Iran\u2019s attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan, as well as\nIsrael\u2019s military actions in Lebanon.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/saudi-arabia-and-spain-sign-strategic-partnership-agreement-1778730823",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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