Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez defended China's role as a key player in international stability and the search for peace in the Middle East during a visit to Beijing on Tuesday, while announcing 19 bilateral agreements to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
At a press conference following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Sánchez confirmed the start of a "strategic dialogue" with Beijing and stressed that China should see Spain and Europe as "partners" for investment and cooperation.
