U.S. - Spain Bilateral Issues 

American Embassy, Madrid, Spain

Bilateral Relationships

Ambassador Argyros

"A Year After" by Ambassador Argyros, published in El País, 09/11/02
 (English) / (Spanish)
"E-Commerce and Small and Medium Sized Business: How to Do Business with the U.S." by Ambassador Argyros, 05/21/02
 (English) / (Spanish)
"Spain and U.S. today" by Ambassador Argyros, comment published in ABC 04/10/02
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English) / (Spanish)

BoucherState Department Spokesman Richard Boucher on Spanish Judicial Decision to Ban Basque National Party: 

"The United States strongly supports Spain's efforts to fight ETA terrorism. As in any sovereign democracy, Spanish elected officials and judicial authorities have the legitimate right and responsibility to take action against terrorist organizations. It is our understanding that these actions are not directed at curtailing legitimate political activity or free speech, but rather are based upon Batasuna's alleged links to the ETA terrorist group."

Powell, Aznar with Ambassador Argyros Powell visit to Spain, April 9-11, 2002

Francis Taylor talks to Pedro Morenés
  * Statement 03/08
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Transcript Media Roundtable, 03/08

Francis X. Taylor, U.S. Coordinator for Counterterrorism Meets with Spanish counterpart Pedro Morenés
Paul O'Neill U.S. Treasury Identifies Basque Financiers of Terrorism
Powell and Pique in Washington, 02/25/02 Powell and Piqué on U.S.- EU Relations, February 25, 2002
President Bush's National Day Message for Spain, October 11, 2001
Comments on the U.S. Military Response by Chargé dÁffairs, a.i, Heather M. Hodges, October 8, 2001
Words of Appreciation by Chargé d'Affairs, a.i. Heather M. Hodges, September 20, 2001
Book of Condolences at the U.S. Embassy, September 14, 2001
President Bush in Spain, June, 2001
Presidential Visits to Spain
Former Ambassadors
Secretary of State Visits to Spain
U.S.-Spain Educational Exchange
Reports About Spain
Background Notes
Terrorism
Human Rights
Narcotics
Religious Freedom
Trafficking in Persons Report
Country Commercial Guide
Economic Policy and Trade Practices
U.S. Trade with Spain
Energy Analysis
CIA World Factbook
Library of Congress Handbook

SECRETARY POWELL IN MADRID May 1-2,
Meets with President Aznar
at La Moncloa

Powell and Aznar Powell talks with Aznar in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Spain Argyros at La Moncloa, Madrid, May 1, 2003


SECRETARY POWELL IN MADRID May 1-2,
Meets with Foreign Minister Palacio to Discuss Road Map, Iraq Reconstruction and Transatlantic Relations

Powell and Palacio Powell talks with Ana Palacio at La Quinta del Pardo, Madrid, May 1, 2003


U.S. Secretary of Energy Abraham in Madrid, May 1

Abraham and Aznar
Secretary of Energy Abraham talks with Spanish President Aznar at La Moncloa, Madrid, May 1, 2003


Powell and Palacio Discuss Aid to Iraq, Middle East Peace Process

Powell and Palacio
Secretary of State Powell and Spanish Foreign Minister Palacio prepares to speak to the press outside the State Department building, March 25, 2003
 

Bush, Aznar and Blair Summit

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" Many nations have voiced a commitment to peace and security. And now they must demonstrate that commitment to peace and security in the only effective way, by supporting the immediate and unconditional disarmament of Saddam Hussein."
President Bush
March 16, 2003


 

Bush Hosts Aznar in Crawford, Texas, February 22-23, 2003

President Bush and President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain shake hands at the end a joint press conference at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003

President Bush and President Jose Maria Aznar of Spain shake hands at the end a joint press conference at the Bush Ranch in Crawford, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003


Governor of Florida Jeb Bush in Spain, February 16-21, 2003

President Jose Maria Aznar meets with Florida Governor Jeb Bush (02/17/03) who is leading an 80-person trade delegation to encourage economic ties between Spain and Florida

President Jose Maria Aznar meets with Florida Governor Jeb Bush (02/17/03) who is leading an 80-person trade delegation to encourage economic ties between Spain and Florida


Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Mel Martinez in Madrid, February 10-12, 2003

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Mel Martinez, and Minister of Development, Francisco Alvarez Cascos, together with their spouses attend a reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Spain, George Argyros and Mrs. Argyros

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Mel Martinez, and Minister of Development, Francisco Alvarez Cascos, together with their spouses attend a reception hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Spain, George Argyros and Mrs. Argyros


EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman Visit to Spain,
January 22-23, 2003

EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman talks with President Aznar at La Moncloa,  Madrid, January 23, 2003
EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman talks with President Aznar at La Moncloa, 
Madrid, January 23, 2003

EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman salutates Jaume Matas, Spanish Ministry of Environment before their meeting in Madrid, January 22, 2003
EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman greets Jaume Matas, Spanish Ministry of Environment before their meeting in Madrid, January 22, 2003


Bush Hosts Aznar in Washington

 Bush praised Jose Maria Aznar, president of the government of Spain, as "one of the world's strongest leaders when it comes to our mutual concerns about keeping the peace and fighting terror", December 18, 2002
 Bush praised Jose Maria Aznar, president of the government of Spain, as "one of the world's strongest leaders when it comes to our mutual concerns about keeping the peace and fighting terror", December 18, 2002
 


Secretary Rumsfeld and Spanish Minister of Defense Trillo sign documents formalizing cooperation programs, December 3, 2002
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Spanish Minister of Defense Federico Trillo sign documents formalizing a range of military-to-military cooperation programs between the two nations in the Pentagon on December 3, 2002

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld and Spanish Minister of Defense Federico Trillo sign documents formalizing a range of military-to-military cooperation programs between the two nations in the Pentagon on December 3, 2002


AZNAR VISIT TO WASHINGTON 05/03/02

Bush welcomes Aznar at Camp David, 05/03/02
Bush welcomes Aznar at Camp David, 05/03/02

 

AZNAR VISIT TO WASHINGTON 11/28/01

Bush and Aznar meet in Washington
President Bush promises U.S. Assistance "in any way possible to fight terrorist activity in Spain" during 11/28 visit of President Aznar to Washington

Bush-Aznar, Working Breakfast at the White House
Bush-Aznar, Working Breakfast at the White House
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U.S.-Spain Declaration, Madrid, January 11, 2001
On January 11, 2001, the U.S. and Spain signed a Joint Declaration that recalls our successful past relationship and lays out a roadmap for expanded cooperation in six areas: political consultation; defense; economics and finance; science and technology; culture; and combating new threats and security risks.  The meeting between President Bush and King Juan Carlos at the White House on March 28, 2001, served to reinforce the bilateral relationship. 
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Response to Terrorism

John Ashcroft in Madrid

U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft in Madrid for Meetings on Counter-Terrorism

Statements
Remarks with Foreign Minister of Spain Josep Pique and Secretary Colin L. Powell, Madrid, Spain, 4/10/02
Comments by Colin Powell and Josep Piqué, September  28, 2001
Bush-Aznar Declaration, June 12, 2001
Bush-Aznar Press Conference, June 12, 2001
Bush and Aznar
US-Spain Declaration, January 11, 2001
U.S.-Spain Council Meetings
Santa Fe, NM, October 31, 1999
Barcelona, November 13-15, 1998
Coral Gables, FL, May 28-30, 1998
New York, November 3, 1997
Washington,  D.C., Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 1997
Toledo, November 15-17, 1996
Sevilla, November 12, 1995
Bilateral Treaties in Force
List of Treaties in Force
Related Links
Spain Signs Declaration of Principles to Join U.S. Customs Container Security Initiative, Strengthening Anti-Terror Coalition
United States Relation with the EU
U.S.-Spain Council
Fulbright Commission
Parallel Histories, Library of Congress
 

U.S. Embassy donates NY Times collection (1953-94) to Spanish National Library

 


Seminar
Civil Society Confronts Terrorism
Fundación Ortega y Gasset
November 13-14, 2002


 

RECORDANDO
EL 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE

El embajador Argyros se dirige a los empleados y familiares de la embajada de EE.UU. en Madrid en el primer aniversario de los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre, 09/11/02
El embajador Argyros se dirige a los empleados y familiares de la embajada de EE.UU. en Madrid en el primer aniversario de los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre, 09/11/02


"Seguiremos contando con
amigos como España, al dar
nuestra gratitud a esta gran
nación por su apoyo en
aquel trágico día"


Embajador George L. Argyros
 

El MUNDO RECUERDA A LAS VICTIMAS DEL ATAQUE TERRORISTA DEL 11 DE SEPTIEMBRE

 

Izando la bandera de EE.UU.

Izando la bandera de EE.UU. 

"Our government is committed to stand side by side with the Spanish government as it battles terrorism here in Spain." (President Bush, June 12, 2001)

United States condemns the barbaric shooting Judge Jose Maria Lidon  and affirms that it will stand together with Spain against terrorism (November 7, 2001)

U.S. Marines carrying flags
For the first time, U.S. Marines Carry American Flag in 
Spanish National Day Parade, October 12,  in honor of Sept 11th

"As President Bush said when he visited Spain, we want to help Spain in their struggle against terrorist activities and their struggle against the ETA. And we will continue to find ways to cooperate." (Secretary Powell, September 28, 2001)
 
ribbonThousands Sign Condolence Book of the U.S. Embassy


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