India-Germany Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Strategic Agreements and Collaborations
Key Ideas
- India and Germany co-chaired the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations, signing 18 pacts including agreements on clean energy, defense cooperation, technology exchange, and employment initiatives.
- The two nations signed a mutual legal assistance treaty in criminal matters to combat terrorism, an exchange of classified data agreement, and a green hydrogen roadmap, among others.
- Germany expressed interest in India's submarine acquisition plans and India offered maintenance facilities at Indian shipyards for German naval ships in the Indian Ocean.
- Modi announced an increase in visas for skilled Indians, emphasizing the potential for German investment in India and the growth of bilateral trade relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the seventh Intergovernmental Consultations in New Delhi to enhance bilateral ties across various sectors. The nations signed 18 pacts, including agreements on clean energy, defense cooperation, technology exchange, and employment initiatives. Key agreements involved combating terrorism, exchanging classified data, and developing a green hydrogen roadmap. Discussions also included potential logistics support for military cooperation and India's submarine acquisition plans. India offered maintenance facilities for German naval ships in the Indian Ocean. Modi highlighted the growth of bilateral trade, inviting more German investment in India. The leaders participated in the Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business, where Modi announced an increase in visas for skilled Indians. Both leaders emphasized the strategic partnership and the potential for a transformational relationship contributing to global stability. The German Chancellor sought India's support for peace in Ukraine and advocated for a free trade pact with the EU. Agreements were also made for millet projects in African nations, benefiting Indian skilled professionals and students. Educational partnerships were strengthened, including a dual degree program between IIT Madras and Dresden University. The deepening ties between India and Germany mark the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership, paving the way for further cooperation and growth.
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Trade Agreements
Energy Collaboration
Technology Exchange
Bilateral Relations
Defense Cooperation
Education Partnerships
Employment Initiatives
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