MADRID — China's telecoms giant's branch in Spain, Huawei Spain, joined the employers' organization, the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations (CEOE), it was reported Thursday.

Huawei Spain CEO Tony Jin Yong and the president of the CEOE Joan Rosell signed an accord to this effect here, highlighting how the agreement will help the company participate actively in CEOE affairs.

Jin Yong said joining CEOE "is a further demonstration of our promise to continue in the Spanish market and it is a tool to consolidate our strategy of cooperation, innovation and growth in Spain."

Rosell said it was an "honor" for CEOE to have Huawei Spain join their ranks, as it is "one of the leading companies in technological and innovative solutions."