German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Visits New Delhi
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived in New Delhi, India, for a two-day state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is for the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). Chancellor Scholz landed in Delhi on Wednesday.
Meeting with Prime Minister Modi
On October 25, Chancellor Scholz will meet with PM Modi at the Prime Minister’s official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg. Following their meeting, they will inaugurate the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024 at Hotel Taj Palace.
Key Discussions
The leaders will hold Inter-Governmental Consultations to discuss enhanced security and defense cooperation, opportunities for talent mobility, economic cooperation, Green and Sustainable Development Partnership, and collaboration in emerging and strategic technologies.
Visit to Goa
On the second day, Chancellor Scholz will visit Goa, where the German naval frigate “Baden-Wuerttemberg” and combat support ship “Frankfurt am Main” will make a port call as part of Germany’s Indo-Pacific deployment. The Chancellor will depart later that day, concluding his visit to India.
India-Germany Partnership
Germany is a key partner for India in Europe, with a ‘Strategic Partnership’ since 2000. The partnership has been strengthened through Intergovernmental Consultations. The countries collaborate in defense, science and technology, investments, and higher education. India and Germany share a strong economic and developmental partnership, with a significant Indian diaspora contributing to Germany’s growth.
Chancellor Scholz visited India twice last year, for a bilateral State Visit in February 2023 and the G20 Leaders’ Summit in September 2023.
Doubts Revealed
German Chancellor -: The German Chancellor is like the Prime Minister of Germany. He is the head of the government and makes important decisions for the country.
Olaf Scholz -: Olaf Scholz is the current Chancellor of Germany. He is a leader who helps run the country and works with other countries to solve problems.
New Delhi -: New Delhi is the capital city of India. It is where many important government buildings and leaders are located.
Intergovernmental Consultations -: Intergovernmental Consultations are meetings between the governments of two countries. They talk about how they can work together on different issues like security and trade.
PM Modi -: PM Modi refers to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is the leader of India. He is responsible for running the country and making important decisions.
Goa -: Goa is a state in India known for its beautiful beaches. It is a popular place for tourists to visit.
Port call -: A port call is when a ship stops at a port to rest, refuel, or for the crew to take a break. It is like a pit stop for ships.
