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.
Last year, in the 17th edition of the GLOBSEC Bratislava Forum, Jaishankar savagely replied to a journalist's question on India's stand in the Russia-Ukraine war and said, "Europe has to grow out of the mindset that Europe's problems are the world's problems, but the world's problems are
"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.
Berlin's decision comes despite German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to China in November amid criticism by lawmakers from his country and the European Union.
Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi has announced that German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will visit India from December 5-6.