WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy Brey at the White House next month to discuss a range of issues, a presidential spokesman said Thursday.

　　In the meeting slated for Jan. 13, the two leaders will focus on topics like economic growth, the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations and shared challenges in North Africa and the Middle East, spokesman Jay Carney said in a statement.

　　He said the visit highlights the "strength and depth" of U.S.- Spain relationship as NATO allies.