SPAIN THIS WEEK

Monday, 22 May 2017

17/05/2017 Mariano Rajoy receives Head of Government of Principality of Andorra The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, received the Head of Government of the Principality of Andorra, Antoni Martí, at Moncloa Palace, where they held a working meeting.

17/05/2017 Mariano Rajoy asserts the government strategy to combat corruption is prevention, pursuit, discovery and punishment The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, during the government control session, also expressed his interest in reaching "a broad agreement" to eliminate special privileges. Furthermore, he explained that measures are being taken to reduce waiting times at airports following the EU decision to step up border controls.

15/05/2017 "The most significant contribution Spain can make is to act as a link between Asia and Europe with both Africa and Latin America", says Mariano Rajoy After taking part in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, called by the Chinese President, Xi Jinping, and held in Beijing, Mariano Rajoy, highlighted the economic, trade and cultural benefits that the New Silk Road project will have in the medium- and long-term for our country.

14/05/2017 Mariano Rajoy highlights strength of Spanish economy in China The President of the Government, Mariano Rajoy, met in Beijing with the President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, at the first event on his official visit to the country to take part in the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. On his second day in China, the President of the Government of Spain attended the event's inaugural meeting, where participants exchanged opinions on the possibilities of developing the New Silk Road project.

19/05/2017 Government invites President of Regional Government of Catalonia to debate his proposed referendum in Lower House of Parliament The Vice-President of the Government, Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría, pointed out that Parliament is the appropriate venue for "democratic dialogue and debate" on national sovereignty. On another note, the government allocated 415 million euros to highway maintenance and 370 million euros to research projects.

22/05/2017	"Spain is in a position to head up the European Union in economic, political, social and cultural terms", says Íñigo Méndez de Vigo
19/05/2017	State Secretary for Tourism closes Spain-Russia Dual Year of Tourism in Saint Petersburg
19/05/2017	Spain and China sign bilateral Social Security Agreement to avoid double contributions
17/05/2017	National Museums to celebrate International Museum Day and Museum Night
15/05/2017	Minister for Public Works highlights Spain's commitment to digital transformation