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Modi in Germany: 'Indians ended political instability of 3 decades by pressing button', says PM

PM Modi arrived in Berlin on Monday morning on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip that will also take him to Denmark and France. The visit comes amid the Ukraine crisis, which has united much of Europe against Russia.

pm modi in germany Image Source : ANIModi in Germany LIVE: 'Indians ended political instability of 3 decades by pressing button', says PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed community members of the Indian diaspora in Germany's Berlin. He said that Indians ended 3 decades of political instability, by just pressing a button. Even ahead of his address, people cheered '2024, Modi Once More'. He received a grand welcome from members of the community in Berlin. He met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin and exchanged views on strategic, regional and global developments. Addressing a joint presser after meeting Scholz, PM Modi spoke on Russia-Ukraine war saying no country can emerge victorious in the Ukraine conflict, we are for peace, appeal to end the war. Both the leaders co-chaired the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). Launched in 2011, IGC is a unique biennial mechanism which allows the two governments to coordinate on a wide spectrum of bilateral issues. India and Germany decided to set up green hydrogen taskforce and cooperation among other areas of interest. India said it is committed to quick progress in free trade agreement negotiations with European Union. This was Prime Minister Modi's first meeting with Scholz as German Chancellor, who assumed office in December, 2021. Modi will travel to Copenhagen on May 3 where he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen during which the two leaders would review the progress in India's unique 'Green Strategic Partnership' with Denmark, as well as other aspects of bilateral relations. After Denmark, the Prime Minister will visit France as part of 3-nation Europe visit.

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  • 10:32 PM (IST) Posted by Poorva Joshi

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  • 10:24 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Fortunate that I received opportunity to meet children of 'Maa Bharti' in Germany: PM Modi

    "I'm fortunate that I received the opportunity to meet the children of 'Maa Bharti' in Germany. It feels great to meet all of you. Many of you've come here, to Berlin, from different cities in Germany," said PM Narendra Modi while addressing members of the Indian community, in Berlin.

  • 10:22 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    '2024, Modi Once More' chants in Berlin as PM addresses Indian diaspora in Germany

    Amid chants of "2024, Modi Once More", members of the Indian community welcomed PM Modi for diaspora event in Berlin, Germany.

  • 10:06 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    PM Modi to address Indian diaspora in Berlin shortly

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing members of the Indian community in Berlin shortly. A while ago, he met German Chancellor Scholz and held bilateral talks to enhance cooperation between the two nations. Both the leaders also addressed a joint press conference.

  • 9:02 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    PM Modi, German Chancellor Scholz interact with top executives from German and Indian companies

    PM Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz interacted with top executives from German and Indian companies, in Berlin.

    "Building on our business ties. PM Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz interact with top executives from German and Indian companies. Discuss ways to further the vigour and vitality of the Indo-German economic and commercial partnership," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.

  • 8:11 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    No one will be victorious, PM on Russia-Ukraine war

    Speaking at the joint presser after meeting German Chancellor, PM Modi said, "recent geopolitical incidents have shown that world peace & stability is in critical condition and showed how all countries are interconnected. We had said that talks are the only way to solve the Ukraine crisis. We believe that no one will be victorious party in this war."

    "Today we are launching the Indo-German partnership on Green and sustainable development. Germany has decided to support the green growth plan of India with an additional development aid of 10 billion euros till 2030. We've announced setting up a green hydrogen task force," he added.

  • 8:08 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    German Chancellor Scholz says India super partner for Germany in Asia

    India is a super partner for Germany in Asia in economic terms, security policy terms, and climate-political terms, said German Chancellor Scholz in Berlin.

    "We are ready to continue and deepen the close cooperation with India on global issues...During our 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations, we also focussed on global issues and these consultations help us deepen our relationship," Germany Chancellor Scholz said.

    "Thus, I repeat my appeal to Vladimir Putin - end this senseless killing, withdraw your troops from Ukraine," Scholz said.

    "Through its attack on Ukraine, Russia has violated fundamental principles of international law. The war & the brutal attacks against civilian population in Ukraine show how unrestrained Russia has been in violating the fundamental principles of the UN Charter," he added.

  • 7:45 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    Inter-Governmental Consultations show importance of strategic ties between nations: PM Modi

    I am happy that my first foreign visit of 2022 is happening in Germany. and my first telephonic conversation with any foreign leader happened with my friend Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Holding of the IGC shows how much importance we place in our strategic ties, said PM Modi after meeting German Chancellor.

  • 7:37 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    German Chancellor invites PM Modi for G-7 summit in Germany

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for G-7 summit in Germany.

  • 7:36 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    India is among our very important partners: German Chancellor

    "India is among our very important partners here. The world can only develop well if we are clear as to the fact that futue relations in the world will be characterised and marked by many countries, not by a few powerful countries," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said.

    "Delighted that the first Inter-Governmental Consultations of this government took place with Indian Govt. To me it's a sign of the special quality of our relationship...I invited you as our guest to G7 Summit end of June & we look forward to welcoming you back to Germany," Chancellor Scholz said.

  • 7:30 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    India-Germany sign green & sustainable energy partnership

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi & German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sign the green & sustainable energy partnership at the Federal Chancellery, in Berlin.

  • 6:23 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    PM Modi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz participate in 6th edition of the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi & German Chancellor Olaf Scholz participate in the 6th edition of the India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations at the Federal Chancellery, in Berlin.

    The Inter-Governmental Consultations is a unique biennial dialogue mechanism allowing our governments to coordinate on a wide spectrum of bilateral matters, MEA said.

  • 5:59 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    PM Modi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meet at Federal Chancellery in Berlin

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz continue their conversation, at Federal Chancellery in Berlin.

  • 5:58 PM (IST) Posted by Shashwat Bhandari

    PM Modi with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and delegation

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz & the delegations of India & Germany pose for a group photograph at the Federal Chancellery, in Berlin.

  • 5:12 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz here and the two leaders are expected to exchange views on strategic, regional and global developments. 

  • 5:11 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Jaishankar meets German counterpart Baerbock in Berlin

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock on Monday and the two leaders reviewed the bilateral cooperation and discussed the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Indo-Pacific. Jaishankar, who is here as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's delegation, said that he had good conversation with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Baerbock. "Good conversation with FM @ABaerbock. Reviewed our bilateral cooperation. Discussed Ukraine conflict & Indo-Pacific. Signed agreement on direct encrypted connection between the two Foreign Offices. Will be reporting at the Inter-Governmental Consultations Plenary," he tweeted.

  • 4:46 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi accorded the Guard of Honour

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi accorded the Guard of Honour at the forecourt of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin, Germany.

  • 4:25 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

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  • 4:24 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi greets the Indian diaspora

  • 3:08 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

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  • 1:14 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Germany to invite PM Modi as special guest to G7 summit

    German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is likely to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a special guest to the G7 summit next month, according to a Bloomberg report. The move is seen as a part of Berlin's effort to forge a broader international alliance against Russia. Currently, Germany holds the G7 presidency. 

  • 1:05 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Indian diaspora extends warm welcome to PM Modi in Berlin

    Upon arrival, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora in Berlin. People of Indian origin were waiting for PM's arrival in the early morning at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. As soon as the PM reached, people started chanting Vande Mataram and Bharat Mata ki Jai. 

  • 1:03 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Young boy sings patriotic song on PM Modi's arrival in Berlin

  • 12:52 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Girl presents PM Modi with a portrait of his picture

    A girl presents PM Modi with a portrait of his picture. He took a picture with the girl who called him her icon and also signed the portrait for her.

  • 12:32 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi's first meeting with Olaf Scholz

    This would be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first meeting with Olaf Scholz as German Chancellor, who assumed office in December 2021.

  • 12:15 PM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    What's on table as PM Modi begins crucial 3-nation visit

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin on Monday on the first leg of his three-nation Europe trip during which he will hold detailed bilateral discussions with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and co-chair the India-Germany inter-governmental consultations. FULL STORY

  • 10:33 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Ukraine conflict likely to figure in talks

    The visit comes amid the Ukraine crisis, which has united much of Europe against Russia. About the conflict in Ukraine, Kwatra said India always maintained that there should be cessation of hostilities in that country and the crisis should be resolved through dialogue. The newly appointed foreign secretary underlined the "context, clarity, importance and positive dimension" of India's position on Ukraine and asserted that there should not be any doubt about it.

  • 10:31 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Energy security to be among key areas of talks

    Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra said PM Modi's three days and three-nation tour have an intense schedule with a substantial and comprehensive agenda, including wide-ranging interactions with political leadership with these countries, the Indian diaspora and the top industrialists and CEOs. He said that energy security will be among key areas of discussion during PM Modi's visit to Germany, Denmark and France. The FS said the overall focus of the talks will be to broaden the bilateral engagement but noted that the situation in Ukraine is set to come up in his talks. Kwatra said energy security has assumed greater significance in the backdrop of the current geopolitical developments and the issue will figure in Modi's talks with European leaders.

  • 10:29 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    European partners important companions in India's quest for peace, prosperity: PM Modi

    Ahead of his visit to Germany, Denmark and France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that his visit to Europe comes at a time when the region faces many challenges and choices. He said, "Through my engagements, I intend to strengthen the spirit of cooperation with our European partners, who are important companions in India's quest for peace and prosperity."

  • 10:26 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi to visit France on May 4

    On May 4, Modi during a brief stopover in Paris will hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, who was re-elected as French president. Government sources have said that in his first visit abroad this year, Prime Minister Modi will have 25 hectic engagements in his three-day trip to as many countries where he will be spending around 65 hours.

  • 10:25 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi to visit Denmark

    From Berlin, PM Modi will travel to Copenhagen on May 3 where he will have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Frederiksen during which the two leaders would review the progress in India's unique 'Green Strategic Partnership' with Denmark, as well as other aspects of bilateral relations. He will also participate in the India-Denmark Business Roundtable as well as interact with the Indian community in Denmark. Apart from the bilateral engagements with Denmark, Modi will also take part in the 2nd India-Nordic Summit along with Prime Ministers of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Sweden and Norway where they will take stock of cooperation since the First India-Nordic Summit in 2018. 

  • 10:24 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi to interact with Indian diaspora

    PM Modi is also scheduled to interact with the Indian diaspora in Germany. "Continental Europe is home to over one million persons of Indian origin, and Germany has a significant proportion of this Diaspora. The Indian Diaspora is an important anchor in our relations with Europe and therefore I will take the opportunity of my visit to the continent to meet our brothers and sisters there," the Prime Minister had said.

  • 10:24 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Modi, Olaf to interact with top CEOs of both countries

    The two leaders will also address a high-level roundtable where they will interact with top CEOs of both countries. "The long-standing commercial ties between India and Germany form one of the pillars of our Strategic Partnership, and Chancellor Scholz and I will also jointly address a Business Roundtable with the goal of energising our industry to industry cooperation, which will help strengthen the post-Covid economic recovery in both countries," PM Modi said. 

  • 10:22 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    India & Germany celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties

    In 2021, India and Germany commemorated 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations and have been strategic partners since 2000, Modi said. "I look forward to exchanging views with Chancellor Scholz on strategic, regional and global developments that concern us both," the Prime Minister said.

  • 10:21 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    About India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations

    In his departure statement, PM Modi had said that his visit to Berlin will be an opportunity to hold detailed bilateral discussions with Chancellor Scholz, whom he met at G20 last year in his previous capacity as Vice-Chancellor and Finance Minister. "We will co-chair the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC), a unique biennial format which India conducts only with Germany," he said. "I see this IGC as an early engagement with the new government in Germany, within six months of its formation, which will be helpful to identify our priorities for the medium and long term," he added.

  • 10:19 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    Modi, Olaf to chair 6th IGC

    PM Modi and Olaf Scholz (Chancellor of Germany) will co-chair the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC).

  • 10:17 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi's tweet soon after arrival in Berlin

    "Landed in Berlin. Today, I will be holding talks with Chancellor @OlafScholz, interacting with business leaders and addressing a community programme. I am confident this visit will boost the friendship between India and Germany," PM Modi tweeted soon after his arrival in Berlin. 

  • 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi arrives in Berlin

  • 10:16 AM (IST) Posted by Abhinav Ranjan

    PM Modi leaves for three European countries tour

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Germany early morning today in the first leg of his official visit to three European Countries including Denmark and France. In his first foreign visit this year, the Prime Minister would be taking part in various programmes including bilateral and multilateral engagements.