Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday held discussions with Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German state of Thuringia, and a high-level delegation at the Delhi Secretariat, focusing on expanding cooperation across key sectors linked to urban growth, technology and workforce development.
During the meeting, both sides explored opportunities for collaboration in smart urban development, sustainable infrastructure, digital governance and innovation-driven public services. The discussions also covered mobility solutions, water management, environmental technologies, education and skill development initiatives aimed at strengthening talent mobility between India and Germany.
The interaction highlighted Delhi’s efforts to position itself as a hub for modern urban transformation and sustainable development through global partnerships. Officials said the exchange of expertise and technology in areas such as clean infrastructure, governance systems and workforce training could open new avenues for cooperation between Delhi and the German state.
Had a productive interaction with Mr. Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia, and the accompanying delegation.
Discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation in:
◾ Smart urban development and sustainable infrastructure
◾ Digital governance and… pic.twitter.com/TGeaWGAWhE
— Rekha Gupta (@gupta_rekha) June 1, 2026
The Chief Minister emphasised that India-Germany ties have continued to deepen across multiple sectors under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She said Delhi is committed to contributing to this growing partnership through innovation, sustainability-focused projects and human resource development initiatives.
The meeting comes amid increasing engagement between Indian states and international partners on urban planning, climate resilience and digital governance, with Delhi seeking to adopt global best practices to improve civic infrastructure and public service delivery.