Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted that India and Germany share a vision for a multipolar world, peace and UN reforms.
After meeting visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul here this evening, he wrote in a post on X: “Delighted to meet German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. India and Germany are celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership.”
“As vibrant democracies and leading economies, we see immense potential to scale up mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, technology, innovation, sustainability, manufacturing and mobility. We share a vision for a multipolar world, peace and UN reforms. Reiterated my invitation to German Chancellor for an early visit to India,” the Prime Minister further said in the post on X.
Wadephul, who called on PM Modi here, conveyed his appreciation for India’s call to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. He said India and Germany have taken steps to expand strategic partnership in various sectors, especially in security and defence, economy and trade as well as skilled labour. “Had great talks with Narendra Modi today. Our countries have taken good steps to expand our strategic partnership across the board, particularly in security and defence, economy and trade as well as skilled labour. We also greatly appreciate India‘s call for a ceasefire in Ukraine,” Wadephul posted on X after the meeting.
Earlier in the day, Wadephul held talks with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House here. During the meeting, the two leaders backed greater collaboration in furthering industry linkages, talent mobility, digital, semiconductors and critical technologies.