The Kingdom of Spain celebrated its National Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Ambassador’s residence located in the Bastos neighborhood of Yaounde.

The solemn occasion provided a privileged venue to reaffirm the strength of diplomatic relations and defense cooperation between Cameroon and Spain.

The ceremony brought together a prestigious gathering of dignitaries, including the Minister Delegate at the Presidency in charge of Defense, Joseph Beti Assomo, the Minister of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Social Economy and Handicrafts, Achille Bassilekin III, and the Minister of Labour and Social Security, Grégoire Owona.

Also present were the Delegate General for National Security, Martin Mbarga Nguele, and the Secretary-General of the Ministry of External Relations, Oumarou Chinmoun, representing the Cameroonian Government, alongside members of the diplomatic corps and high-ranking civil and military authorities.

The event commenced with the solemn playing of the national anthems of both Cameroon and Spain. Taking the floor, the Spanish Ambassador, H.E. Juan Pedro Pérez-Gómez Delaunay, delivered a warm welcome address, expressing satisfaction with the excellent ties uniting the two nations.

This gathering, marked by warmth and cordiality, served to seal the shared determination of Yaounde and Madrid to consolidate their strategic partnership. Particular emphasis was placed on continuing collaboration within the vital domains of defense and shared security.

Through this memorable evening, both nations successfully showcased the enduring vitality of their bilateral ties. The event closed on a hopeful note, pointing toward an even stronger, mutually beneficial alliance in the years to come.