Mumbai, October 29: Spanish President Pedro Sanchez , along with his wife, Begona Gomez, participated in Diwali celebrations in Mumbai on Monday night. During the festivities, the Spanish President and his wife lit diyas and set off some pencil crackers to celebrate the festival. They also had their hands on delicious Indian sweets, including ladoos. Sanchez, who arrived in India in the early hours of Monday, is on a three-day visit to India. He is scheduled to attend a programme in Mumbai today and depart for Spain tomorrow.

Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Sanchez jointly inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex for manufacturing C-295 aircraft at the TATA Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) Campus in Vadodara, Gujarat. PM Modi stated that the Tata Aircraft Complex would strengthen India-Spain relations and support the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative. He remarked that the late Ratan Tata would have been pleased with the inauguration of the complex. Vadodara: PM Narendra Modi, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez Inaugurate Tata-Airbus C295 Aircraft Plant, Major Push for ‘Make in India’ in Aviation (See Pics and Video).

President Pedro Sanchez, Wife Begona Gomez Participate in Deepavali Celebrations

 

He added that the C-295 aircraft factory reflects the new work culture of New India, highlighting its potential to export aircraft globally, similar to how metro coaches manufactured in Vadodara are being exported to other countries. Under the C-295 program, a total of 56 aircraft are planned, with 16 being delivered directly by Airbus from Spain, while the remaining 40 will be produced in India. Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. is responsible for manufacturing these 40 aircraft. This facility will be the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India. India Signs MoU With Spain on Cooperation in Rail Transport To Boost High-Speed Train Services As PM Narendra Modi and Pedro Sanchez Hold Bilateral Talks.

Prime Minister Modi and President Sanchez also witnessed cultural performances and greeted people during their roadshow in Vadodara. During their bilateral talks at the Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, the two leaders discussed various topics, including trade, defense, and technology collaboration. They shared lunch at the palace, which was constructed in the late 19th century by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the former ruler of Baroda.

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