"Olaf Scholz's visit holds significance in terms of bilateral trade, managing supply chain resilience, sustainable development, and the Indo-Pacific geopolitics," Faisal Ahmed said.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on a visit to India, said both countries already have "good relations" and expressed hope that they will discuss intensely all the topics relevant to the development of both the nations.
His visit coincides with the completion of one year of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and comes after the recent Chinese spy balloon episode that has created ripples in world geopolitics. Many things, including economic cooperation, the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP) and
Stating 'geopolitics' will be key element of Chancellor Scholz's talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the envoy said that there is an ample opportunity to discuss the difficult international environment where "we see India as a very influential and extremely valuable partner" in discus
The German Ambassador also said that India is a very appropriate candidate at some stage to come up with a solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict but the stage is not now.
Chancellor Scholz will be accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation. He is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on February 25, and will proceed to Bengaluru on February 26, read the Ministry of External Affairs press release.
"Glad to meet Foreign and Security Policy Advisor to German Chancellor Jens Plotner today. Discussed our expanding strategic partnership and exchanged views on the situation in Europe and the Indo-Pacific," Jaishankar said in a tweet.
Global leaders taking part include European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, South Africa President Cyril M Ramaphosa, Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, Swiss Presi
The Ministry of External Affairs and the Prime Minister's Office are having a busy start to the new year 2023. Apart from ongoing G20-related events, India is preparing to welcome three heads of state in the first quarter of the year 2023.