Germany and India: A Swift Free Trade Agreement in the Offing
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Germany and India: A Swift Free Trade Agreement in the Offing

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has expressed commitment to achieving swift progress and a rapid conclusion of the negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU). He highlighted the importance of cooperation in defence and agreed to deepen cooperation in various sectors such as aviation, railways, and automobiles.

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India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track
1 month ago

India Clarifies FTA Progress, Talks With EU and UK on Track

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Negotiations for all the proposed free trade agreements or FTA, including those with the UK and European Union, are progressing as per the schedule. In the coming weeks, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the commerce secretary and the Director-General of the European Union to take stock of the negotiations for the proposed trade agreement with the European …

Germany's Immigration Policy: A Balancing Act Between Economic Interests and Cultural Concerns
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany's Immigration Policy: A Balancing Act Between Economic Interests and Cultural Concerns

Hindustan Times  

India and Germany need to find common ground despite the recent visit by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. While the visit was hailed as a sign of the strong bilateral relationship between the two countries, it was overshadowed by the issue of defense cooperation and the migration of skilled workers. Germany's defense industry is keen on attracting Indian talent to help …

Germany Seeks Skilled Indian Workers: A Win-Win Opportunity for Both Nations
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany Seeks Skilled Indian Workers: A Win-Win Opportunity for Both Nations

The Hindu  

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed Germany's interest in attracting skilled Indian workers to fill its labor market. She highlighted the economic potential of India and its dynamism, with many young, educated people seeking employment. Germany is facing a skilled worker shortage, and this collaboration can create a win-win-win situation for both countries and the young workers involved.

Germany Seeks Skilled Workers from India: Baerbock
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Germany Seeks Skilled Workers from India: Baerbock

Deccan Chronicle  

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has expressed Germany's willingness to attract skilled Indian workers to fill its labor market. She highlighted the economic potential of India and its dynamism, with many young, educated people seeking employment. Germany is facing a skilled worker shortage, and this collaboration can foster a win-win-win situation for both countries and the young workers involved.

India and Germany: A Transformative Partnership on the Global Stage
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

India and Germany: A Transformative Partnership on the Global Stage

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss various issues that would further boost the friendship between India and Germany. The two leaders emphasized the strong developmental cooperation between their nations and are ready to advance it further in the coming times. They also acknowledged the importance of the Indian student community in Germany and …

India-Germany: A Transformational Partnership Emerges as the World Grapples with Tensions
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India-Germany: A Transformational Partnership Emerges as the World Grapples with Tensions

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the strategic partnership between India and Germany, highlighting its transformational nature. He discussed the importance of cooperation in defense, technology, and sustainable development, emphasizing the need for a strategic partnership in a turbulent world. Modi also welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and expressed India's commitment to fostering a fruitful partnership between the two nations.

PM Modi: India-Germany Ties Offer Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi: India-Germany Ties Offer Stability Amid Global Uncertainty

New Indian Express  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz strengthen bilateral ties between India and Germany. The strategic partnership between the two countries has emerged as a strong anchor amidst uncertainty in the world. Modi highlighted the importance of the partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, where there are concerns about the rule of law and freedom of navigation. He also …

German Chancellor Scholz's India Visit: Focus on Strategic Ties and Global Security
1 month, 4 weeks ago

German Chancellor Scholz's India Visit: Focus on Strategic Ties and Global Security

Firstpost  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting India on Thursday to hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The focus of his India visit is likely to be on boosting bilateral strategic ties and exploring ways to ensure global security. The German chancellor's visit is taking place amid rising security concerns across the globe, with the Russia-Ukraine war nearing three …

Germany's Strategic Shift to India: What Will Come Out Of Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Visit to India?
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2 months ago

Germany's Strategic Shift to India: What Will Come Out Of Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz's Visit to India?

India Today  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India is expected to focus on trade, defense, and economic relations. The visit comes at a critical time for Germany, as the country grapples with the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's growing influence. Germany is looking to find alternative sources of supply and reduce its reliance on China, and India is seen as …

Germany Sets Focus on India: Strategic Document Outlines Future of Indo-German Relations
2 months ago

Germany Sets Focus on India: Strategic Document Outlines Future of Indo-German Relations

Firstpost  

Germany has approved a strategic document titled 'Focus on India' to strengthen bilateral relations with India. The document outlines the future direction of the partnership and covers various areas of cooperation, including foreign and security policy, development cooperation, climate and environmental protection, and research and academia. It also emphasizes the importance of exchange on basic values and fundamental rights.

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Do India’s Free Trade Agreements with European nations benefit the country? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

On March 10th, India signed a free trade agreement with a group of four European nations, committing to reduce tariffs. The balance of trade heavily favours the EFTA, with India importing about $22 billion in 2023 from the bloc, while India exported only about $3 billion to the bloc. But such free trade deals have not largely helped India’s export …

The View from India | Tricks of trade diplomacy
9 months ago

The View from India | Tricks of trade diplomacy

The Hindu  

When India signed the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with a bloc of four European countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland — last week, the growing role of trade in diplomacy came under sharp focus. The pact comes on the heels of a host of bilateral agreements with the United Arab Emirates, spanning both trade and investment, following the …

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries
9 months, 1 week ago

India signs free trade pact with 4 European countries

The Hindu  

India signed a free trade agreement with four European countries — Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland — on Sunday, with a goal of reaching $100 billion in investments in India and one million jobs. According to the TEPA’s Chapter 7 that deals with “Investment Promotion and Cooperation”, the two sides had shared “objectives” to increase foreign direct investment from EFTA …

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week
1 year ago

India to receive Trade Ministers from Switzerland, Norway for ‘critical talks’ this week

The Hindu  

As Trade Ministers from Switzerland and Norway visit Delhi this week, officials say they remain optimistic of reaching an agreement on a trade pact with Nordic countries in the next few months, although several outstanding issues remain and Indian trade negotiators are busy trying to close other FTAs with the U.K. and Australia. Talks about TEPA and a Bilateral Investment …

A ‘Zeitenwende’ in the India-Germany relationship
1 year, 9 months ago

A ‘Zeitenwende’ in the India-Germany relationship

The Hindu  

It is no secret that India’s relationship with Germany has traditionally lagged behind its relations with its other European partners such as France. Mr. Scholz’s visit has built on German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s visit to India in December 2022, and the 6th India-Germany Inter-governmental Consultations, a biannual format of engagement that commenced in 2011, to expand cooperation in defence, …

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

'A Very Important Goal': India-EU Free Trade Agreement A Potential Game Changer, Says Jaishankar

News 18  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar expressed optimism on the proposed free trade agreement with the European Union and hoped that it would conclude soon. Underlining the areas of cooperation such as clean energy, technology transfer, digital transformation, and emerging technologies such as additive manufacturing and AI, the minister said that the India-EU FTA is “a very important goal”. He said, …

India-EU FTA very important goal: Jaishankar
1 year, 9 months ago

India-EU FTA very important goal: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

The free trade agreement that is under discussion between India and the European Union is a “very important goal,” said External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar on Tuesday. Speaking at the Inaugural Session of the CII India-Europe Business and Sustainability Conclave, Mr Jaishankar showcased India’s “fast-track” approach to negotiation for FTAs and said a trade pact between the two sides …

German work visa set to get easier for Indian techies: Chancellor Scholz explain
1 year, 9 months ago

German work visa set to get easier for Indian techies: Chancellor Scholz explain

Live Mint  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Sunday announced plans to simplify the process of obtaining work visas for Indian IT experts. Scholz stated that Germany needs skilled workers to meet the demand for software development in the country, and the plan is to modernize the bureaucratic process and legal requirements to make it easier for workers and their families to come …

Germany wants to ease visa application for Indian IT workers
1 year, 9 months ago

Germany wants to ease visa application for Indian IT workers

Associated Press  

BERLIN — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Sunday that his government wants to make it easier for information technology experts from India to obtain work visas in Germany as the country struggles with a shortage of skilled labor. Scholz said improving the legal framework so Germany becomes more attractive for software developers and those with IT development skills is a …

India, U.K agree to make progress on trade pact
1 year, 9 months ago

India, U.K agree to make progress on trade pact

The Hindu  

India and the U.K. have agreed to make further progress on the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement and also to swiftly organise the next bilateral Economic and Financial Dialogue soon, the British government said on February 25. At the conclusion of U.K. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's India visit for the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting, held …

German leader seeks Indian support for Russia’s isolation
1 year, 9 months ago

German leader seeks Indian support for Russia’s isolation

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sought assurances Saturday from India that it would support, or at least not block, Western efforts to isolate Russia for waging a devastating war against Ukraine. Scholz said that Russia’s war against Ukraine “violated the fundamental principle to what we all agree of not changing borders through the use of violence.” While the …

‘India ready to contribute to peace process’: PM Modi on Ukraine crisis
1 year, 9 months ago

‘India ready to contribute to peace process’: PM Modi on Ukraine crisis

Hindustan Times  

India has insisted on resolving the Ukraine crisis through dialogue and diplomacy and stands ready to contribute to any peace process, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday after talks with visiting German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. He said, “But above all, it is a disaster, a catastrophe because we know this war violates a fundamental principle to which we had …

German Chancellor Scholz to get ‘personally involved’ in India trade agreement
1 year, 9 months ago

German Chancellor Scholz to get ‘personally involved’ in India trade agreement

Hindustan Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday said that India has undertaken an enormous leap which is very good for the relations between the two countries. Scholz said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were committed to making a free trade deal between India and the European Union finally happen. New Delhi, Feb 25 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanges …

German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit with trade, Ukraine crisis on agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit with trade, Ukraine crisis on agenda

Hindustan Times  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday began a two-visit to India during which the Ukraine crisis, China’s actions across the Indo-Pacific and strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade and the green transition will be high on the agenda. “We already have very good relations between India and Germany and I hope that we will strengthen these ‘very good’ relations and that …

Olaf Scholz arrives in India, may ask PM Modi to mediate on Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

Olaf Scholz arrives in India, may ask PM Modi to mediate on Russia-Ukraine war

Live Mint  

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz today arrived in New Delhi for a visit to India from February 25-26. Scholz also plans to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a time when Europe and its allies are struggling to maintain economic pressure on the Kremlin and isolate President Vladimir Putin. “The war in Ukraine has made both …

Ukraine war, China high on agenda for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine war, China high on agenda for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Russia-Ukraine conflict and China’s actions across the Indo-Pacific will be high on the agenda for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to India during February 25-26, German ambassador Philipp Ackermann said on Wednesday. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit is the first standalone visit of the chancellor since the biennial IGC mechanism was established between the two countries in …

German, Danish visits to India to focus on climate change, Ukraine and China
1 year, 10 months ago

German, Danish visits to India to focus on climate change, Ukraine and China

The Hindu  

Partnering with India on climate change mitigation and energy transitions will be at the top of agenda during two big visits from Europe this weekend, as German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the Danish Crown Prince travel to India for talks. “In a difficult international environment, we see India as a valuable partner,” said German Ambassador Philip Ackerman giving details of …

India looking at multilateral agreements that are fair, equitable for all sides: Piyush Goyal
1 year, 11 months ago

India looking at multilateral agreements that are fair, equitable for all sides: Piyush Goyal

The Hindu  

Negotiations for bilateral free trade agreements with several countries are "well on track" and India is also looking at some multilateral pacts that are fair and equitable for all the member countries, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 7. The country is negotiating FTAs with countries including Canada, European Union and the U.K. "We are well on …

India, UK to hold negotiations on 'Free Trade Agreement' today; Will it benefit New Delhi? – India TV
2 years ago

India, UK to hold negotiations on 'Free Trade Agreement' today; Will it benefit New Delhi? – India TV

India TV News  

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: Nearly five months after their first meeting, India and the United Kingdom will again start negotiations on Free Trade Agreement on Monday. Notably, this will be the sixth round of meetings where UK's Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch, who is currently in India, and her Indian counterpart Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will hold a face-to-face meeting …

India, Germany Ink Mobility Partnership Pact As Jaishankar, Baerbock Discuss Pakistan, Ukraine
2 years ago

India, Germany Ink Mobility Partnership Pact As Jaishankar, Baerbock Discuss Pakistan, Ukraine

ABP News  

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday signed an agreement on the comprehensive migration and mobility partnership with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/ibNUs34S38 — Dr. S. Jaishankar December 5, 2022 Talking about bilateral ties, the External Affairs Minister said: "Our strategic partnership, which is more than two decades old, has really been bolstered by …

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz likely to visit India twice next year: Ambassador
2 years ago

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz likely to visit India twice next year: Ambassador

Firstpost  

PM visited Germany in May for bilateral talks with the German Chancellor and followed it up with another visit in June for the G-7 Summit. Germany, which holds the G-7 Presidency, had invited India as a partner country for the summit New Delhi: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is likely to visit India twice next year as the two countries look …

Germany, India sign $10.5B green development deal
2 years, 7 months ago

Germany, India sign $10.5B green development deal

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany and India signed a series of bilateral agreements Monday focused on sustainable development that will see the South Asian nation receive 10 billion euros in aid by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy. Germany Chancellor Olaf Scholz is seeking to elicit India’s support for the tough stance taken by Europe and the United States toward …

India, Germany Sign $10.5 Billion Green Deal To Boost Clean Energy Use
2 years, 7 months ago

India, Germany Sign $10.5 Billion Green Deal To Boost Clean Energy Use

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the partnership between India and Germany could serve as an example of success in a complex world as the two sides inked several agreements focused on sustainable development under which India would receive USD 10.5 billion assistance by 2030 to boost the use of clean energy. Prime Minister Modi, who …

PM Modi talks to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; reviews strategic partnership
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi talks to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz; reviews strategic partnership

Live Mint  

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday talked to Federal Chancellor of Germany, Olaf Scholz, said an official release. The release also mentioned that Modi expressed his appreciation for the immense contribution of former Chancellor Angela Merkel in strengthening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The release further mentioned that the two leaders agreed that there was significant synergy in the …

India makes the first move on trade and investment agreement with EU
3 years, 7 months ago

India makes the first move on trade and investment agreement with EU

Hindustan Times  

Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has written to his counterpart Valdis Dombrovskis last week to initiate the process for resumption of trade and investment negotiations following a decision in this regard arrived at the India-EU Leaders' Summit on May 8. According to officials in Delhi, Union minister Goyal has always emphasised that negotiations on both investment and free …

India and EU to seal connectivity agreement, revive negotiations on trade
3 years, 7 months ago

India and EU to seal connectivity agreement, revive negotiations on trade

Hindustan Times  

India and European Union are all set to seal a connectivity agreement at the May 8 virtual summit at Lisbon apart from reviving the negotiations on the stalled trade and investment agreement. Although many a experts have questioned that the EU Indo-Pacific policy only names India once, EU diplomats in their briefing have made it clear India is central to …

India should now aggressively pursue free trade agreements with EU, UK: Trade experts
3 years, 11 months ago

India should now aggressively pursue free trade agreements with EU, UK: Trade experts

Live Mint  

With European Union and the UK clinching a post-Brexit trade pact, India should now aggressively pursue free trade agreements separately with both the regions, according to experts. Although it is premature to assess the gains for India from the agreement between European Union and the UK, Indian goods would not get much benefit from this pact, they said. FIEO President …

India and European Union can soon begin dialogue on free trade pact
4 years, 1 month ago

India and European Union can soon begin dialogue on free trade pact

Live Mint  

India and the European Union could soon begin talks on restarting dialogue on a long pending free trade pact with a senior Indian official saying that the bloc’s trade commissioner had written to his Indian counterpart on having a meeting. Sandeep Chakravarty, joint secretary in charge of Europe West in the Indian foreign ministry, told reporters on Thursday that “there …

RCEP would have hurt India’s economy, FTA with EU not easy: S Jaishankar
4 years, 1 month ago

RCEP would have hurt India’s economy, FTA with EU not easy: S Jaishankar

Hindustan Times  

India did not join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal because it would have had “negative consequences” though the country is interested in a “fair and balanced” free trade pact with the European Union, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday. New Delhi had indicated its concerns with RCEP at the East Asia Summit a year ago because …

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