Spain Urges China to Help Broker Iran Peace Amid Deepening Bilateral Ties

53 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 17

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, urging China to help end the ongoing Iran war.
Both leaders emphasized multilateralism and discussed deepening economic ties, with Spain seeking increased market access and investment from China.
China’s diplomatic push reflects concerns over energy security and global trade, while Spain positions itself as a key EU interlocutor with Beijing.

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