Madrid, Feb. 19 -- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived here on Monday on the last leg of her trip to three nation visit of Bulgaria, Morocco and Spain.
The Spanish government will confer a prestigious award the 'Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit' on Ms Swaraj on Tuesday.
The coveted award will be given to the Minister as recognition by the Spanish government of India's "swift response" through Operation Maitri in rescuing 71 Spanish nationals from Nepal in April 2015 during the disastrous earthquake.
"Buenas tardes, Espana. In the 3rd and final leg of her trip, EAM Sushma Swaraj arrived in Madrid Spain. Her engagements include bilateral meeting with her counterpart and interaction with Indian community," MEA spokesman ...