PM Modi holds 'fruitful' talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
The HinduPrime Minister Narendra Modi on November 16 held "fruitful" talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Bali and the two leaders examined ways to expand bilateral economic engagement and defence collaboration. It was followed by Mr. Modi's visit to Schloss Elmau in Germany, as partner country for the G7 Summit at Chancellor Scholz’s invitation. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said Mr. Modi and Mr. Scholz discussed the wide range of bilateral cooperation between India and Germany, which entered a "new phase" with the signing of the partnership on green and sustainable development during the IGC. ‘Data for development’ will be integral part of overall theme of India’s G-20 presidency: PM Modi "Both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation and coordination in multilateral forums including G20 and the UN," the MEA added.