SG Minh congratulated Ambassador Niel on his assumption of duty and welcomed the Spanish government’s renewed interest in pursuing closer relationship and cooperation with ASEAN, both bilaterally as well as under the ASEAN-EU framework. SG Minh stated that there is a vast potential for cooperation between ASEAN and Spain. He further encouraged Ambassador Niel to explore practical cooperative activities that could be undertaken with ASEAN in the areas of mutual interest. SG Minh also updated Ambassador Niel on the progress of the ASEAN Community building.