Italy–Spain relations

Italy-Spain relations

Italy	Spain

Italy–Spain relations refers to interstate relations between Italy and Spain. Both countries established diplomatic relations after the unification of Italy. Relations between Italy and Spain have remained strong and affable for centuries owing to various political, cultural, and historical connections between the two nations.

In 218 BC the Romans invaded the Iberian peninsula, which later became the Roman province of Hispania (which later evolved into "España", the Spanish word for Spain). The Romans introduced the Latin language, the ancestor of modern-day Spanish (and the Portuguese language). The Iberian peninsula remained under Roman rule for over 600 years, until the collapse of the Western-Roman Empire.

In the Early modern period, until the 18th century, southern and insular Italy came under Spanish control, having been previously a domain of the Crown of Aragon.

During the Spanish civil war, the Corps of Volunteer Troops, a fascist expeditionary force from Italy, supported the Nationalist forces led by Francisco Franco. It's estimated that around 75,000 Italians fought in the war.

Both countries are full members of NATO, the Union for the Mediterranean, European Union, and the Eurozone. Italy has an embassy in Madrid. Spain has an embassy in Rome.

See also

• Foreign relations of Italy
• Foreign relations of Spain

External links

• Italian embassy in Madrid