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India and Germany on Thursday discussed ways to enhance cooperation in areas including trade, investment, technology, green energy, and skilling. These issues were discussed during a meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and German Federal Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reich in Berlin. "The discussions focussed on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, green energy, and skilling," the commerce ministry said. Goyal also met Levin Holle, Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany's G7 and G20 Sherpa, and discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral economic relationship. He chaired a roundtable with CEOs and leaders of German Mittelstand companies at the Indian Embassy, who conveyed their keenness to do business in India and expand existing investments. The minister highlighted opportunities offered by India and the measures taken by India to facilitate investments and ease of doing business. The
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Berlin, Germany this week to meet government officials and businesses to discuss ways to boost trade and investments between the two countries, an official statement said on Wednesday. During the visit on October 23, Goyal will hold bilateral meetings with German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Katherina Reiche, and Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany's G7 and G20 Sherpa Levin Holle. "Discussions during the meeting will focus on further strengthening the dynamic Indo-German economic partnership and exploring new avenues for enhanced trade and investment cooperation," the commerce ministry said. He will also participate in the third Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) -- an annual summit that brings together leaders from business, government, and academia to deliberate on issues shaping the global economy. The minister will hold bilateral meetings with CEOs of leading German ...
Germany reaffirmed its strong support and solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told an Indian parliamentary delegation that outlined New Delhi's resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. As the delegation visited the European country, it conveyed to German political and diplomatic leadership India's unwavering united stand for zero-tolerance for terrorism, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, concluded its visit to Germany on Saturday, with the Indian Embassy stating that New Delhi's firm and principled position against terrorism found resonance across the top political leadership, decision-makers and think-tanks reinforcing depth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. Earlier on Friday evening, the delegation called on Minister Wadephul, who, building on his recent meeting with External Affairs Minister S .
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held extensive discussions with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Berlin covering the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and the two sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to further expand collaboration in key strategic areas, including defence and AI. The Ministry of External Affairs in a statement here said the external affairs minister visited Germany from May 22-24. His visit within a month of the new government formation in Germany is reflective of the high priority both sides attach to bilateral ties, it said. The ministry said Jaishankar's visit to Germany at the time when both countries are celebrating the milestone of completion of 25 years of Strategic Partnership is significant. It led to renewed engagement with the newly-constituted German government, injecting fresh momentum into the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and reaffirming commitment of both sides to further strengthening political, economic, technologica
Germany's incoming government has outlined plans to deepen its partnership with India, particularly in the areas of defence and skilled labour migration, German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has said. Ackermann highlighted that the coalition treaty agreed upon by the two parties forming the next German government explicitly references India multiple times. "The most significant point is that this government wants to enhance cooperation with India and strengthen bilateral ties," Ackermann told PTI on Friday, adding that the incoming government specifically highlights defence and skilled labour migration as key areas of focus. The new German government is yet to be officially sworn in, pending the election of a chancellor and the appointment of ministers in parliament over the coming two weeks. However, Ackermann expressed optimism about the trajectory of Indo-German relations under the new administration. "We can expect the new German government to be very active and very
German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann said his country will have a new government soon, but there will be a "huge continuity" when it comes to the political relationship with India and Berlin will continue its focus on New Delhi. Interacting with PTI on the sidelines of an event here Wednesday night, he also said, "We are looking forward to intensifying our relationship in the years of come." The envoy also expressed optimism over the EU-India free trade agreement (FTA) being negotiated by the end of this year. Asked how Germany looks at the EU-India FTA prospects, Ackermann said, "We think it is a game-changer for our business in India and you will see more investment, no doubt". President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen accompanied by the College of Commissioners visited India late February, during which she also held a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister and the European Commission president in February had issued directions to