Spain's centrist Ciudadanos, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's ally in parliament,&nbsp;on Friday&nbsp;called for a snap poll after Rajoy's conservative Popular Party was sentenced in a major graft trial.

But Ciudadanos will oppose a no-confidence motion filed against Rajoy by the main opposition Socialists, party secretary general Jose Manuel Villegas told a news conference.

"Corruption has liquidated this legislature. The solution is strengthening Spain by giving voice to Spaniards...so we have a renewed government," he said.

The no-confidence motion "is not Ciudadanos' motion", he said. "We will oppose this motion and ask that Spaniards be given their say and that elections be called."

To succeed, the no-confidence motion will need the support of an absolute majority of 176 lawmakers, a difficult task as opposition parties are deeply divided.

This means it would have to be backed by either Ciudadanos or by several tiny regional parties, including Catalan separatist parties along with far-left party Podemos which has already called for a no-confidence vote.

Ciudadanos has surged in the polls, winning votes from Rajoy's party and the Socialists, thanks to its hardline stance against Catalonia's separatist push.

Analysts say it has no reason to support a no-confidence motion that would lead to an alternative left-wing government.

The party will oppose a no-confidence motion filed against Rajoy by the main opposition Socialists

Spain's centrist Ciudadanos, Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's ally in parliament, on Friday called for a snap poll after Rajoy's conservative Popular Party was sentenced in a major graft trial. But Ciudadanos will oppose a no-confidence motion filed against Rajoy by the main opposition Socialists, party secretary general Jose Manuel Villegas told a news conference. "Corruption has liquidated this legislature. The solution is strengthening Spain by giving voice to Spaniards...so we have a renewed government," he said. The no-confidence motion "is not Ciudadanos' motion", he said. "We will oppose this motion and ask that Spaniards be given their say and that elections be called." To succeed, the no-confidence motion will need the support of an absolute majority of 176 lawmakers, a difficult task as opposition parties are deeply divided. This means it would have to be backed by either Ciudadanos or by several tiny regional parties, including Catalan separatist parties along with far-left party Podemos which has already called for a no-confidence vote. Ciudadanos has surged in the polls, winning votes from Rajoy's party and the Socialists, thanks to its hardline stance against Catalonia's separatist push. Analysts say it has no reason to support a no-confidence motion that would lead to an alternative left-wing government.

Spain's Ciudadanos seeks snap polls after ruling party's graft conviction

India and Spain on Wednesday signed seven agreements across multiple sectors following delegation-level talks, co-chaired by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy in Madrid.

Giving fresh impetus to multifarious relations between Spain and India, PM Modi and Rajoy witnessed the exchange of seven Memoranda of Understanding&#39;s (MOU)&nbsp;across various fields:

1. Transfer of sentenced persons

2. Cooperation in Organ Transplantation

3. Cooperation in Cybersecurity

4. Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation

5. Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports

6. MOU between Foreign Service Institute and Diplomatic Academy of Spain

7. Cooperation in Renewable Energy

Prime Minister Modi said cooperation in railway&nbsp;expansion and upgradations, smart cities, infrastructure, et cetera&nbsp;are areas of India&#39;s priorities and requirements where Spain has enough skills and mastery in such fields.

Applauding economic reforms undertaken by the Spanish government, PM Modi said, &quot;Under President Rajoy&#39;s leadership, Spain has undergone economic reforms. Economic growth and development are also the biggest priority for my government and this era belongs to transformation. Close ties with Spain will take both of us to a new direction&quot;.

He added, &quot;With a mission of promoting my vision of &#39;New India&#39;, this visit will bring a new momentum in the ties of India with Spain by giving fresh impetus to a multifarious relation.&quot;

Describing terrorism as a global threat, Modi said, &quot;Both our countries have faced terrorism and strengthening cooperation on this security challenge is an important part of bilateral agenda. Terrorism is a challenge for all of our societies, we get to hear a lot about terror attacks these days.&quot;

Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day state visit to Spain. He arrived in Madrid on Tuesday amid his four-nation tour.&nbsp;

(ANI)

Indian PM Modi met Spain's PM, Mariano Rajoy, in Madrid to discuss a broad partnership in several domains

India and Spain on Wednesday signed seven agreements across multiple sectors following delegation-level talks, co-chaired by the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Mariano Rajoy in Madrid. Giving fresh impetus to multifarious relations between Spain and India, PM Modi and Rajoy witnessed the exchange of seven Memoranda of Understanding's (MOU) across various fields: 1. Transfer of sentenced persons 2. Cooperation in Organ Transplantation 3. Cooperation in Cybersecurity 4. Technical Cooperation in Civil Aviation 5. Visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports 6. MOU between Foreign Service Institute and Diplomatic Academy of Spain 7. Cooperation in Renewable Energy Prime Minister Modi said cooperation in railway expansion and upgradations, smart cities, infrastructure, et cetera are areas of India's priorities and requirements where Spain has enough skills and mastery in such fields. Applauding economic reforms undertaken by the Spanish government, PM Modi said, "Under President Rajoy's leadership, Spain has undergone economic reforms. Economic growth and development are also the biggest priority for my government and this era belongs to transformation. Close ties with Spain will take both of us to a new direction". He added, "With a mission of promoting my vision of 'New India', this visit will bring a new momentum in the ties of India with Spain by giving fresh impetus to a multifarious relation." Describing terrorism as a global threat, Modi said, "Both our countries have faced terrorism and strengthening cooperation on this security challenge is an important part of bilateral agenda. Terrorism is a challenge for all of our societies, we get to hear a lot about terror attacks these days." Prime Minister Modi is on a two-day state visit to Spain. He arrived in Madrid on Tuesday amid his four-nation tour. (ANI)

India-Spain strengthen bilateral ties, sign seven crucial agreements as MOU

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