New Delhi, Oct 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday held the Seventh Intergovernmental Consultations, during which they reviewed the progress in the bilateral Strategic Partnership in the areas of defence, security, technology and innovation, among other things.

The two sides also inked a number of agreements: Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty in Criminal Matters, Agreement on the Exchange and Mutual Protection of Classified Information, Indo-German Green Hydrogen Roadmap, Roadmap on Innovation and technology, Joint Declaration of Intent in the Field of Employment and Labour, Joint Declaration of Intent for Joint Cooperation in Research and Development on Advanced Materials, MoU on Cooperation in the field of Skill Development and Vocational Education and Training, Joint Declaration of Intent on the Indo-German Green Urban Mobility Partnership for All.

The MEA spokesperson said on X:

“PM @narendramodi and @Bundeskanzler

Olaf Scholz of Germany held the 7th Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) today.

“Both leaders comprehensively reviewed the progress made in India-Germany Strategic Partnership in the areas of defence, security, technology and innovation, energy, green and sustainable development. To expand and elevate India-Germany relations, new initiatives in areas of AI, semiconductors, clean energy were taken.”

“PM welcomed Germany’s ‘Focus on India’ strategy and the progress made between India and Germany in education, skilling and mobility.”

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in his Lok Kalyan official residence, and both leaders agreed to maintain the renewed momentum in bilateral ties and discussed key global issues of interest.

The MEA spokesperson said in posts on X:

“Bolstering the multifaceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership.

“PM @narendramodi met with @Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz of Germany today in New Delhi.

“Both leaders agreed to maintain the renewed momentum in India-Germany ties and discussed key global issues of interest.

“They also discussed further avenues for cooperation in the fields of economy, investment and manufacturing, technology and innovation, security and defence as well as mobility of talent.”

On their address at the APK 2024, he posted:

“Building further on the strong business ties.

“PM @narendramodi and @Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz together addressed the inaugural session of the 18th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business (APK 2024), which saw participation from around 650 top CEOs and business leaders.

“PM mentioned that this year India and Germany are celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership. PM highlighted India’s strong pillars of democracy, demography, demand and data, making it an attractive investment destination for German businesses.”

In a post, PM Modi said:

“Welcomed my friend, Chancellor Scholz, to my residence in New Delhi.

“Glad to be meeting him and discussing a diverse range of issues that will add momentum to the India-Germany friendship. Our nations have a strong track record of developmental cooperation and we look forward to building on this in the times to come.”

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