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

"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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

"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.

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

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.

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

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

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

"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. 

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.