The relations between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Spain are based upon shared values, economic complementarities and the quest for equality, justice and respect for multilateral fora. We share perspective on important regional and global issues; including climate change, development and respect for United Nation Security Council Resolutions on major international flash points.

Pakistan sees Spain as a strong upholder of humanitarian values, multilateralism, free trade and a source of technology in our quest for renewable energy and carbon neutral development.

Pakistan and Spain are both members of the ´Uniting for Consensus Group´ for Security Council reform as well as collaborating for interfaith harmony. They have a shared outlook and commonality of views on a number of international for a, especially the United Nations.

Spain is our second largest trade partner within the EU and we consider this relationship key for our economic priorities like sustainable development, digitilisation and innovation.

Bilateral trade between Pakistan and Spain is about USD $1.6 billion, with Pakistan enjoying a trade surplus of US$ 1.3 billion. Total exports of Pakistan stand at US$ 1.5 billion and total imports stand at US$ 214.08 million.

Our efforts are on enhancing exports in traditional as well as non-traditional exporting in the areas of textiles and diversifying exports to Agro-food products, minerals, and services like Information technology.

There are growing institutional linkages between our educational and research institutions.

Lahore and Cordoba are sister cities since 1968. Lahore is one of the only 12 cities of the world which have a such a relationship with Cordoba. Cordoba has named a street after Pakistan’s national poet Dr. Allama Iqbal and there is also a roundabout named after Lahore in the city. Pakistanis know Cordoba as the inspiration for Iqbal’s great poem.

Another important aspect of our bilateral relations is presence of large number of Pakistani origin people in Spain, mainly concentrated in Barcelona, Valencia and Logroño. These people have immersed themselves in the local society creating a beautiful mix of Spanish-Pakistani culture. The estimated number of community members/diaspora residing in all of the Spain stands at 108,000 (as per 2022 statistics).

This diverse group comprises students, skilled workers, highly qualified professionals and blue collar workers.