Spanish King and Queen to visit NZ
The King and Queen of Spain will visit New Zealand later this month, Prime Minister John Key announced on Monday.
Their Majesties King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia of Spain, as well as Spain’s Foreign Minister, Miguel Angel Moratinos, the Secretary of State for Trade Silvia Iranzo Gutierrez and a high-level delegation, will visit New Zealand from 20 to 24 June.
Key said high-level bilateral political interaction has strengthened considerably in recent years, as the two countries have seeked to expand education, science and technology, and cultural links.
“I am delighted to host King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia. Their visit presents a unique opportunity to enhance understanding and visibility of New Zealand at the highest levels in Spain,” says Key.
“New Zealand’s relationship with Spain is on the cusp of an exciting phase of further development, with the prospect of increased trade, investment and tourism.
Their Majesties visit Auckland and Wellington over three days, and will officially open the Spanish Embassy in Wellington on 23 June.
