Barcelona, July 18 -- Highlighting the growing ties between India and Spain, representatives from both governments on Friday emphasised the strategic and economic importance of Catalonia and Madhya Pradesh, while reaffirming their commitment to fostering deeper cooperation in trade, tourism, and sustainable development.

Consul General of India to Barcelona, Inbasekar Sundaramurthi, underscored Catalonia's role as a key link in India-Spain trade. "Catalonia is the engine of trade between India and Spain. 33% of Spanish exports to India and 41% of imports from India pass through Catalonia," he said.

Addressing concerns surrounding travel to India, Inbasekar noted, "I also want to address some stereotypes about India not being safe for tou...