Luo Shugang, China's culture minister, (center, right) and Íñigo Méndez de Vigo y Montojo, secretary of the Spanish Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports, hold bilateral talks in Madrid, Jan 29, 2018. [Photo/Chinaculture.org]

Luo said China and Spain have maintained strong cultural ties in recent years. The culture center of each country has played a major part in promoting cultural exchange, mutual understanding and friendship between the two nations. China would like to push forward the cultural cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative to create a solid cultural foundation for the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Méndez de Vigo also said Spain is satisfied with the achievements of the cultural exchange and cooperation with China, and Spain would closely cooperate with China to enhance cultural ties.