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INDIA-GERMANY RELATIONS

Olaf Scholz visits India third time as Modi

emphasizes on defense and security relations

Prime Minister praised Germany’s “Focus on India Strategy,” a comprehensive

blueprint to modernize and elevate the partnership between the two democracies

OUR BUREAU
New Delhi
rime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted
the growing cooperation between India and
PGermany in the defense and security sectors,
citing it as a symbol of their deep mutual trust. While
addressing the Joint presser at Hyderabad House,
PM Modi stated, “The growing cooperation in the
defense and security sectors is a symbol of our deep
mutual trust. The agreement on the exchange of
classified information is a new step in this direction.”
“The Mutual Legal Assistant Treaty concluded
today will strengthen our joint efforts to deal with
terrorism and separatist elements,” he added.
Further, he also expressed concern about the
ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and
stated that it is a matter of concern for both nations.
“India has always believed that problems cannot be
solved by war and India is ready to make every pos-
sible contribution for the restoration of peace,” PM
Modi said.
During his address, he ‘heartily’ welcomed
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his delegation Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz greet each other during a joint Press Statement at Hyder-
to India, marking their third meeting in two years.
“I heartily welcome Chancellor Scholz and his del- abad House, in New Delhi on Friday (ANI/Rahul Singh)
egation to India,” Modi said. “I am happy that we
have got the opportunity to welcome you to India Highlighting both nations partnership, PM Lauding Germany’s “Focus on India Strategy”
for the third time in the last 2 years. The first IGC Modi stated that “India’s youth power is contribut- PM Modi said, “I am delighted that to expand and
meeting of my third term has just concluded. We ing to Germany’s prosperity and growth. We wel- elevate our partnership, we are taking several new
are just coming from the CEO Forum meeting.” come Germany’s skilled labor strategies for India... and important initiatives and moving from ‘Whole of
“At the same time, the German Navy ship is mak- In our (India and Germany) partnership, there is Government’ to an approach of ‘Whole of Nation’...”
ing a port call in Goa and the sports world is also clarity and its future is bright.” “This is your third visit to India, and fortunately,
not behind. Friendly matches are also being played This marks Scholz’s third visit to India since this is the first IGC of my third tenure. In a way, this
between our hockey teams. Friends, under the he became Chancellor in 2021. In the year 2023, is the triple celebration of our friendship. In the last
leadership of Chancellor Scholz, our partnership he visited India twice - for a bilateral state visit in IGC in Berlin in 2022, we made important decisions
has got a new momentum and direction,” he added. February and to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit for our bilateral cooperation,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister praised Germany’s “Focus in September. “In two years, there has been encouraging prog-
on India Strategy,” a comprehensive blueprint to During the 7th Inter-Governmental Consulta- ress in various sectors of our strategic relations.
modernize and elevate the partnership between the tions, PM Modi emphasized the transformational Increasing cooperation in areas like defense, tech-
two largest democracies. relationship, focusing on cooperation in defense, nology, energy, green and sustainable development
“I congratulate Chancellor Scholz for Germa- technology, and sustainable development. have become symbols of mutual trust,” he said.
ny’s Focus on India Strategy. It has a blueprint to “The world is going through an era of tensions, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on
modernize and elevate the partnership between the conflicts and uncertainty. In the Indo-Pacific Re- X that PM Modi and German Chancellor held the
two largest democracies of the world in a compre- gion, there are serious concerns regarding the rule 7th Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) today.
hensive manner,” he said. of law and freedom of navigation,” PM Modi said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X
“A consensus has also been reached on Whole during his address. that PM Modi and German Chancellor held the 7th
of Government initiatives in critical and emerging “In a time like this, a strategic partnership be- Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) today.
technology, skills, development and innovation. tween India and Germany has emerged as a strong PM Modi outlined India’s growth pillars at the
This will strengthen and secure cooperation in ar- anchor. This is not transactional relations, this is a conference and also emphasized the pivotal role of AI,
eas such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors transformational partnership of two capable and which stands for Artificial Intelligence and ‘Aspiration-
and clean energy,” he added. empowered democracies,” the Prime Minister said. al India’ as described by PM Modi in the conference.

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