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.
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg in Germany is set to host the 11th edition of India Week Hamburg, transforming the city into a vibrant hub of Indo-German exchange, as per an official release.
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.
Germany is positioning itself as a global hub for higher education, focusing on attracting Indian students and professionals. With 50,000 Indian students already studying in Germany, the country is keen to increase this number, particularly in top universities. The ambassador highlighted
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.
"I think, it's easy to say foreign policy in Germany is rather consensual. So, foreign policy continuity is notable whether it's the Conservative Party or the left-centre parties who ruled the government. So you remember, the last conservative chancellor was Angela Merkel. She had excelle
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.