Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez was awarded an honorary professorship from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) on Monday, during a visit to the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), where he toured an exhibition showcasing the country's latest sci-tech achievements. CAS President Hou Jianguo accompanied Sánchez and UCAS President Zhou Qi presented the honorary certificate.

During the visit, Sánchez said he gained an in-depth understanding of the major scientific and technological innovations achieved by CAS in recent years and held discussions with representatives of scientists working in fields such as optical astronomy, synchrotron radiation, space science, embodied intelligence and intelligent breeding. He noted that CAS is a world-renowned research institution with outstanding achievements in science and technology as well as education and talent cultivation.

Sánchez expressed his honor at being named an honorary professor of UCAS and pledged to continue promoting deeper exchanges and cooperation between Spanish scientific and educational institutions and those of CAS, including UCAS, for the benefit of the people of both countries and the world.