Travelling via Germany? Indians no longer need a transit visa
The move, effective June 3, is expected to simplify international travel for Indian passengers using German airports as transit points while reflecting closer bilateral ties.
The move, effective June 3, is expected to simplify international travel for Indian passengers using German airports as transit points while reflecting closer bilateral ties.
Rajnath Singh highlights India’s neutral global stance, strong Germany ties and growing economic partnership, while pointing to diplomatic engagement across major world conflicts.
The two sides also exchanged views on key regional and global developments including the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the India-Germany Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Berlin yesterday.
Kumar, who was in Mumbai to participate in the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC2026), said that in a time of global fragmentation, nations must focus on common strengths and mutually beneficial, win-win solutions.
Apart from high-level diplomatic engagements with the visiting foreign dignitary, the Prime Minister’s Gujarat visit includes a symbolic revisit to the historic ‘Sack of Somnath’ of 1026, marking nearly a thousand years since the event.
The meeting formed part of Gandhi’s broader engagement with the international community, aimed at sharing perspectives on India’s political and social landscape.
“It was wonderful to meet German Chancellor Mr. Friedrich Merz. India’s ties with Germany are robust, especially in areas such as trade, technology, innovation, and more,” PM Modi said in a post on X, highlighting the positive outcome of the meeting.
