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 Russia over the war in Ukraine. The environmental group Germanwatch welcomed the accords, describing India as “swing state” for global efforts to tackle climate change. “Accelerating the energy transition there is a vital contribution to staying within the 1.5-degree limit,” said its policy director Christoph Bals, referring to the warming threshold set in the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

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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.

Germany and India: A Swift Free Trade Agreement in the Offing
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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.

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
2 months 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.

Where does India stand with respect to the G-7? | Explained
6 months ago

Where does India stand with respect to the G-7? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Leaders of the Group of Seven, the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, Japan, the U.K. and Italy, met in Italy’s Apulia region from June 13-15, along with the European Union leadership, for a summit to discuss a host of issues. They agreed to make $50 billion more available for Ukraine, carving it out from frozen sovereign wealth …

How India’s presence in G7 summit in Italy was significant
6 months, 1 week ago

How India’s presence in G7 summit in Italy was significant

Firstpost  

At G7, India brings in both economic relevance and robust democratic credentials. India is a living appreciation of these ideals Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the G7 summit in Apulia, Italy, was his first foreign trip after assuming office for the third time. Modi used this opportunity to emphasise the synergy between the results of the G20 summit under …

India to participate in G-7, Ukraine peace summits: PM Modi
7 months ago

India to participate in G-7, Ukraine peace summits: PM Modi

The Hindu  

India will participate in all important summits that promote the agenda of global peace, security and development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said while referring to invitations to him to attend the G-7 meeting and the Ukraine peace summit next month. In an interview to PTI, the Prime Minister said India will "resonate the voice of the Global South" at …

Among the elite: The Hindu Editorial on India at the G-7 summit
1 year, 7 months ago

Among the elite: The Hindu Editorial on India at the G-7 summit

The Hindu  

As he left for Japan on Friday to attend the G-7 summit — India is a special invitee — Prime Minister Narendra Modi called India’s attendance “particularly meaningful” this year. While all G-7 countries — the U.S., the U.K., Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the EU — are united in their efforts to sanction Russia further, it will be …

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness
1 year, 7 months ago

India among invitees to G7 summit as Japan PM looks to counter China's assertiveness

India Today  

India is among the eight invitees to the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima this week. The mix of countries invited by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to attend the G7 summit is seen as an attempt to help efforts of countering China's assertiveness and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Here's a look at what to expect as the rich world …

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, …

Japanese PM plans three-day visit to India from March 19
1 year, 9 months ago

Japanese PM plans three-day visit to India from March 19

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo : Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to visit India later this month for talks with his counterpart Narendra Modi, a government source said on Friday, even as Tokyo holds the presidency of the Group of Seven nations this year, the Nikkei Asia reported. Kishida's trip to India, currently chair of the Group of 20 economies for 2023, would …

View From India A divided world, one year after the Russia-Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

View From India A divided world, one year after the Russia-Ukraine war

The Hindu  

Reflecting a divided world one year after Russia launched its war on Ukraine, the Finance Ministers of the G20, meeting in Bengaluru on February 25, failed to agree on issuing a joint statement on the global economy. The Outcome Document, however, acknowledged that “recognising that the G20 is not the forum to resolve security issues….security issues can have significant consequences …

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 …

Modi says India can be peacemaker in Ukraine
1 year, 9 months ago

Modi says India can be peacemaker in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

During the wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here on Saturday, both nations decided to ramp up ties in the security and defence sectors, strengthen the partnership in clean energy, boost trade ties and accelerate efforts to conclude an India-European Union free trade agreement. On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Modi said: "India has insisted on …

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 …

Russia-Ukraine war, China will be high on agenda of Chancellor Scholz\'s India visit
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war, China will be high on agenda of Chancellor Scholz\'s India visit

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Russia-Ukraine conflict and China will be "high on agenda" of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's first bilateral visit to India this weekend, since taking the charge, German envoy Philipp Ackermann said here on Wednesday. Stating that 'geopolitics' will be a key element of Chancellor Scholz's talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the envoy said that there is an ample opportunity …

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 …

Ukraine War, China, German Firms' India Focus Top Agenda Of Chancellor Scholz's Visit: Envoy
1 year, 10 months ago

Ukraine War, China, German Firms' India Focus Top Agenda Of Chancellor Scholz's Visit: Envoy

ABP News  

New Delhi: Finding a solution to put an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, China’s increasing deployments in the Indo-Pacific region and the plan by German firms to shift their focus from China to India are some of the issues that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will discuss with Prime Minister Narendra during his maiden visit to India starting Saturday. In an …

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 …

G-7 aims to create club of nations to boost climate action
2 years, 5 months ago

G-7 aims to create club of nations to boost climate action

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Members of the Group of Seven major economies pledged Tuesday to create a new " climate club " for nations that want to take more ambitious action to tackle global warming, putting them on a possible collision course with China. The idea, championed by G-7 summit host German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, will see countries that join the club …

Will continue to do what is best in interest of own energy security: India
2 years, 5 months ago

Will continue to do what is best in interest of own energy security: India

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined at the G7 summit that energy security has become a very challenging issue in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and asserted that India would continue to do what it thinks is best in the interest of its own energy security when it comes to the question of global oil trade. Prime Minister Modi in …

PM Modi holds talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, discusses bilateral strategic partnership
2 years, 5 months ago

PM Modi holds talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, discusses bilateral strategic partnership

Firstpost  

Modi on Monday met Scholz and the two leaders agreed to continue the momentum in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership besides further diversifying the bilateral friendship Elmau : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here and the two leaders agreed to continue the momentum in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership besides further diversifying the bilateral friendship for …

What to expect from the G7 meet
2 years, 5 months ago

What to expect from the G7 meet

Hindustan Times  

When leaders of seven of the world’s wealthiest nations meet at a resort in Germany’s Bavarian Alps this weekend, the focus will be on the war in Ukraine and its fallout, which has exacerbated the global economic crisis triggered by Covid-19. The United States is expected to raise the challenges posed by China at the G7 Summit to be held …

G7 criticises India’s decision to stop wheat exports
2 years, 7 months ago

G7 criticises India’s decision to stop wheat exports

The Hindu  

Agriculture ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations on Saturday condemned India's decision to ban unapproved wheat exports after the country was hit by a punishing heatwave. "If everyone starts to impose export restrictions or to close markets, that would worsen the crisis," German agriculture minister Cem Ozdemir said at a press conference in Stuttgart. India on Saturday banned …

India’s growing embrace of EU
2 years, 7 months ago

India’s growing embrace of EU

Hindustan Times  

A lot of the attention during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation tour of Europe will be on the Ukraine crisis, which has upended regional security architecture and altered that continent’s approach towards Russia. But the trip to Germany, Denmark and France is also about India’s desire to forge closer cooperation with key European powers in areas ranging from green growth …

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 …

India believes there will be no winner in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi in Germany
2 years, 7 months ago

India believes there will be no winner in Russia-Ukraine conflict, says PM Modi in Germany

The Hindu  

Asserting that India is on the side of peace, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India believes there will be no winner in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and all will suffer losses. Ealier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz ib Berlin and they reviewed the full range of bilateral ties, including giving an impetus …

Scholz says Germany seeks closer ties with Indo-Pacific
2 years, 7 months ago

Scholz says Germany seeks closer ties with Indo-Pacific

Associated Press  

TOKYO — German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in Tokyo on Thursday that his country wants to strengthen ties with countries in the Indo-Pacific region that share the same values, and work together to end Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. “My trip is a clear political signal that Germany and the European Union will continue and intensify their engagement with the Indo-Pacific …

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 natural ally of G7: PM Modi
3 years, 6 months ago

India natural ally of G7: PM Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India is a natural ally for the G7 countries in defending the shared values from a host of threats stemming from authoritarianism, terrorism and violent extremism, disinformation and economic coercion. In a virtual address at a session on 'open societies and open economies' at the G7 summit, the prime minister highlighted India's civilisational …

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