Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to expanding cooperation with Spain in areas of mutual interest.

He was talking to Ambassador of Spain to Pakistan, Carlos Aragon, in Islamabad.

Highlighting Pakistan's vast agricultural potential, the Minister said that Pakistan is emerging as a producer of high-quality olives.

He invited Spanish collaboration in olive cultivation, agribusiness, value addition, and agricultural technology, particularly in Balochistan, the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Potohar region.

Congratulating Spain on winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Minister praised the country's achievements in football and proposed cooperation in sports development, including technical assistance, coaching exchanges, and training programmes to help develop football talent in Pakistan.

Speaking on the occasion, Ambassador Carlos Aragon acknowledged Pakistan's constructive diplomatic efforts in promoting dialogue and reducing regional tensions, noting that such initiatives contribute positively to international peace and stability.