The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Thursday, praised India as a "fabulous partner" and a world leader in technology, as European companies are closely watching developments in India, recognising its growing importance in the global tech landscape.
German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, emphasized Germany's commitment as a long-standing partner for Indian students and encouraged prospective applicants to explore the country's higher education opportunities directly rather than through agents.
Former German Ambassador to India Thomas Matussek has called for strengthening ties with India, emphasising the need for Germany to mend its relationships and deepen strategic cooperation with the country.
German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, expressing relief and emphasising the importance of de-escalation amid rising tensions.
German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to negotiate a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by the end of this year.
"India will be playing a major role in our foreign policy, and the new government will commit itself to intensifying bilateral relations in many areas, including defence, and I am very happy about it," German Ambassador Ackermann told ANI.
Five European Union climate envoys, including from the European External Action Service and Germany, are visiting India to prepare for the upcoming COP in Berlin in November.
German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann has expressed his country's pride and happiness in being the partner country for 48th International Kolkata Book Fair.
German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday offered his views on the potential for US President-elect Donald Trump to secure a third term in the White House by revoking the 22nd amendment, stating that the chances to do so were "very little."
The panel will feature three distinguished diplomats: Philip Green OAM, Australia's High Commissioner to India and Ambassador to Bhutan, Philipp Ackermann, German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, and Vijay Gokhale, Former Foreign Secretary of India.