New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Rome.
“PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor Merkel met on the sidelines of Rome G-20 summit. There were extensive discussions on Indo-German relations. The strong friendship between the two countries augurs well for the well-being of our aircraft, the PMO shared on Twitter.
time aranendramodi and Chancellor Merkel met outside Rome @g20org Summit. There were extensive discussions on Indo-German relations. The strong friendship between the two countries augurs well for the betterment of our planet. pic.twitter.com/7dsEOjRBU7
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 31 October 2021
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and other officials along with PM Modi, who came here on the invitation of his Italian counterpart Mario Draghi to attend the G20 summit, were present during the meeting with Merkel.
She later took to Twitter and wrote: “Chancellor Merkel has made a huge contribution to the strengthening of Indo-German relations. Glad to meet him today after a long time in Rome for a comprehensive and useful conversation.”
Chancellor Merkel has made a huge contribution in strengthening Indo-German relations. Glad to meet him today after a long time in Rome for a comprehensive and useful conversation. pic.twitter.com/4v7pJCHe4W
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 31 October 2021
The Prime Minister is in Rome to attend the G20 summit. He has held several bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit.
Soon after meeting the German Chancellor, PM Modi met Indonesian President Joko Widodo.
“Strong ties with Indonesia are an important part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and ‘SAGAR’ vision. Ways to improve economic ties and cultural cooperation were discussed prominently during the talks,” the PMO said about the meeting. Wrote.
time aranendramodi met the president @jokowi in Rome. Strong ties with Indonesia are an important part of India’s ‘Act East’ policy and ‘Sagar’ approach. Ways to improve economic ties and cultural cooperation were prominently discussed during the talks. pic.twitter.com/IP5ghJiTsQ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) 31 October 2021
Earlier in the day, PM Modi held “successful talks” with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez.
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders welcomed the growing bilateral trade and investment ties, including the recent signing of a contract to purchase 56 C295 aircraft from Airbus Spain, 40 of which will be ‘Made in India’ through collaboration. . With Tata Advanced Systems.
PM Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez agreed to further enhance bilateral cooperation in new areas such as e-mobility, cleantech, advanced materials and deep-sea exploration.
“PM Modi invites Spain to invest in various sectors including green hydrogen, infrastructure and defense manufacturing and take advantage of India’s national infrastructure pipeline, asset monetization plan and Gati Shakti scheme”: Ministry of External Affairs in its official statement Told.
The two leaders discussed India-EU relations as well as cooperation on climate action and priorities at the upcoming COP26.
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including Afghanistan and the Indo-Pacific.
On the sidelines of the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi along with several world leaders including US President Joe Biden, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and South Conversed. Korean President Moon Jae-in among others.
Italy has been presiding over the G20 since December last year.
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