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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday conveyed India’s intent to strengthen its strategic partnership with Germany during a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin.
Jaishankar, currently in the final leg of his three-nation tour to the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, said India looks forward to working with the new German government to elevate and expand bilateral ties.
”Honoured to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin. Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi. Look forward to working with his government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership. Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism,” Jaishankar posted on X.
Honored to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz today in Berlin.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) May 23, 2025
Conveyed the best wishes of PM @narendramodi. Look forward to working with his Government to elevate and expand our Strategic Partnership.
Appreciate Germany’s solidarity as India counters the challenge of terrorism.… pic.twitter.com/DOwJpdt9BU
He also met Minister of Economy and Energy Katherina Reiche.
”Discussed ways to enhance our talent linkages, industry partnership and joint collaboration to build more resilient supply chains,” Jaishankar said.
He also held a ”good conversation” with Gunter Sautter, Foreign & Security Policy Advisor to Merz.
”Exchanged perspectives on major global issues, including combatting terrorism. Our deepening partnership is an important factor of stability in an uncertain world. We will also work together to strengthen resilience and trust,” Jaishankar said.
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More ShortsOn Thursday, Jaishankar held a ”good interaction” with members of the German Bundestag (Parliament), and appreciated their strong support for the continued growth of India-Germany relations.
”Also discussed with them India’s firm commitment to combatting terrorism in all forms and manifestations,” Jaishankar said.
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