Spain and the United States have agreed to strengthen international ties through a new military cooperation agreement. The agreement was announced by the Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and the United States Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, during a press conference in Madrid. The new agreement will involve the sharing of military information and resources between the two countries. It will also involve joint military exercises and training, as well as the exchange of personnel between the two countries. Robles stated that the agreement is "an important step forward in strengthening our relationship and in the security of both countries." She added that the agreement will help both countries to better understand each other's military capabilities and to work together more effectively. Esper echoed Robles' sentiments, saying that the agreement is "a reflection of the strong ties between the United States and Spain, and our commitment to protect our shared interests and values." He added that the agreement will provide both countries with "enhanced opportunities to work together to protect our citizens and promote peace and stability in the region." The agreement is expected to be finalized in the coming weeks and will come into effect in the near future. It is hoped that the agreement will help to foster closer ties between the two countries and to ensure the security of both nations.