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Benin–Spain relations
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Benin-Spain relations are the bilateral and diplomatic relations between these two countries. Benin is accredited to Spain from its embassy in Paris, France and maintains honorary consulates in Barcelona and Madrid. Spain is accredited to Benin from its embassy in Abuja, Nigeria. Diplomatic relations Spain established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Benin, then called Dahomey, on March 25, 1966. Bilateral relations have been cordial and friendly without significant bilateral issues or problems but also lacking regular institutional relations beyond specific visits by authorities. from one country and another, among which it is worth mentioning that of President Yayi in 2009, the first of a Beninese head of state to Spain and the visit of Minister García-Margallo to Cotonou in July 2014. Benin has been very grateful to the support provided by Spain for the preparation of the so-called “Computerized Permanent Electoral List” (LEPI), which serves as a basis for determining the electoral roll. Cooperation The cumulative net bilateral ODA destined for Benin in the 2007-2010 period was over 6 million euros, highlighting the contributions made through decentralized cooperation, especially from the Valencian Community, Cantabria and the Basque Country with projects in basic infrastructure, protection of minors in situations of risk and actions in the field of cultural cooperation among others. See Also
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