The United States-Spain Council is a unique organization in which U.S. and Spanish corporate leaders, top government officials and leaders in education and culture promote stronger ties between the two countries. The United States-Spain Council seeks to stimulate bilateral trade and investment, bringing companies together around business opportunities in both countries, conducting annual forums where business and government leaders explore the key policy and economic matters affecting commerce, and foster educational and cultural programs. Former U.S. Vice President Albert Gore and former Spanish President José María Aznar established the United States-Spain Council in May 1996. Since its founding, the United States-Spain Council has been chaired by former United States Senators Bob Graham, Christopher Dodd, Mel Martinez, Robert Menendez, Tim Kaine, Representative Joaquin Castro and former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. Ben Ray Lujan, US Senator from New Mexico, currently serves as the Council’s Honorary Chairman. The United States-Spain Council’s annual forum alternates each year between the United States and Spain.
The primary goals of the United States-Spain Council follow:
The United States-Spain Council is a non-profit, 501c(3) organization based in Washington, DC.
