Deputy Secretary Landau’s Call with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Martínez Belío

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:

 Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke today with Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs Diego Martínez Belío.  Deputy Secretary Landau reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Spain partnership and called on Spain to increase its defense spending in line with its NATO commitments.  The Deputy Secretary and the State Secretary discussed deepening our ties across a wide range of mutual interests, including strengthening cooperation on migration.