The Treaty of Zaragoza was signed on April 22, 1529, between the kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. This agreement aimed to resolve territorial disputes in the East Indies and establish a clear demarcation line for their respective colonial claims. It followed the earlier Treaty of Tordesillas, which had divided the newly discovered lands between the two nations. Under the terms of the treaty, Portugal gained control over the Moluccas, known as the Spice Islands, while Spain retained rights to the Philippines. The treaty helped to reduce conflicts between the two powers and solidified their colonial ambitions in Asia.