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India Gazette
18-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Delighted to hold talks..." PM Modi meets German Chancellor
Kananaskis [Canada], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, commemorating 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. 'Delighted to hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in will keep working together in areas like counter terrorism and striking down on terror financing,' posted PM Modi on X. This meeting was the first between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. PM Modi congratulated Chancellor Merz on his victory and thanked the German government for their condolences on the recent tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. PM Modi invited Chancellor Merz to visit India at a mutually convenient time, further solidifying their bilateral relationship. Building on this engagement, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X that the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz marked 25 years of the steadfast India-Germany Strategic Partnership. Both leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas of trade and investment, defence and security, green and sustainable development partnership, green energy, technology, innovation, education and mobility. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's strong solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism. Echoing these sentiments, Prime Minister Modi also shared details of the meeting on X. He said he was delighted to hold talks with Chancellor Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and described India and Germany as close friends connected by shared values. He noted that this year marks 25 years of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and said they discussed how to work even more closely in areas like IT, manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, research and innovation, read the Ministry of External Affairs press release. Furthering these discussions, he added that they also spoke about deepening defence and security linkages and that both sides will continue working together in areas like counter-terrorism and tackling terror financing. The two leaders expressed happiness at the sustained momentum in the bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation across priority sectors. Both sides agreed to further deepen and diversify the Strategic Partnership as it reaches the milestone of 25 years. They also acknowledged that terrorism constitutes a major threat to peace and stability in the world. In this context, Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's strong expression of solidarity with and support to India's efforts in the fight against terrorism. They exchanged views on key regional and international developments, with Prime Minister Modi conveying that he looked forward to welcoming Chancellor Merz in India at a mutually convenient time. (ANI)
India Gazette
17-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
"Delighted to hold talks...will keep working together in areas like counter terrorism, terror financing": PM Modi meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Kananaskis [Canada], June 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, commemorating 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. 'Delighted to hold talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in will keep working together in areas like counter terrorism and striking down on terror financing,' posted PM Modi on X. This meeting was the first between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025. PM Modi congratulated Chancellor Merz on his victory and thanked the German government for their condolences on the recent tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. PM Modi invited Chancellor Merz to visit India at a mutually convenient time, further solidifying their bilateral relationship. Building on this engagement, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, posted on X that the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz marked 25 years of the steadfast India-Germany Strategic Partnership. Both leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas of trade and investment, defence and security, green and sustainable development partnership, green energy, technology, innovation, education and mobility. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments. Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's strong solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism. Echoing these sentiments, Prime Minister Modi also shared details of the meeting on X. He said he was delighted to hold talks with Chancellor Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit and described India and Germany as close friends connected by shared values. He noted that this year marks 25 years of the Strategic Partnership between the two countries and said they discussed how to work even more closely in areas like IT, manufacturing, semiconductors, sustainability, research and innovation, read the Ministry of External Affairs press release. Furthering these discussions, he added that they also spoke about deepening defence and security linkages and that both sides will continue working together in areas like counter-terrorism and tackling terror financing. The two leaders expressed happiness at the sustained momentum in the bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation across priority sectors. Both sides agreed to further deepen and diversify the Strategic Partnership as it reaches the milestone of 25 years. They also acknowledged that terrorism constitutes a major threat to peace and stability in the world. In this context, Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for Germany's strong expression of solidarity with and support to India's efforts in the fight against terrorism. They exchanged views on key regional and international developments, with Prime Minister Modi conveying that he looked forward to welcoming Chancellor Merz in India at a mutually convenient time. (ANI)
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
European countries
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): All-Party Delegation member and BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari on Sunday said they received support from all the European nations they visited. As the delegation arrived at Delhi airport, while speaking to ANI, Purandeswari said that after their delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, produced evidence, the countries affirmed their support to India. 'Well we have as a delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad have been to six countries. These are the European countries and we have spoken to the Government officials, representatives of governments and even Indian Diaspora who are living in other countries. We have also produced evidence of the terrorism that India has been suffering under to the government representatives, the MPs and the officials as well. So they are aware of the effect of terrorism, that India is suffering. After the evidences that have been given to them, they have definitively said to the world that they would stand by India in its fight against terrorism,' Purandeswari said. The Indian Embassy in Germany on Saturday said that the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation concluded its visit to Germany. The delegation successfully conveyed India's firm and principled position against terrorism. In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'As the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation concluded its visit to Germany, India's firm and principled position against terrorism found resonance across the top political leadership, decision- makers and think-tanks -- reinforcing depth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.' The recent visit by the all-party Group-2 delegation, led by BJP MP Prasad, took place amid growing international concern over terror attacks, notably the Pahalgam incident in Jammu and Kashmir, which has drawn widespread condemnation from global partners. During their Europe tour, the delegation held key meetings with government officials, parliamentarians, and think-tanks in countries including Germany. Vice President of Germany's Bundestag, Omid Nouripour, met with All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad. He remarked that 'India is the country on earth, for the last decades, which has been most affected by terror attacks... we have to stand at the side of the people in India and help, without any escalation, that the country is kept safe.' (ANI)
India Gazette
08-06-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We exposed terrorist acts of Pak to the world," All-Party Delegation member Thambidurai says
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): All-Party Delegation member and AIADMK MP M Thambidurai on Sunday said that the visit of the delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad was a successful one and they exposed the terrorist activities of Pakistan to the world. As the delegation arrived at New Delhi airport, Thambidurai while speaking to ANI, said that all the countries were on Indian side when it came to combating terrorism. 'From AIADMK, I participated in the delegation headed by Ravi Shankar Prasad. We visited France, Italy, Rome, London, Brussels, Denmark, and Germany. We exposed the terrorist activities of Pakistan to the world. Most of the legislators, officials and diaspora were convinced... We got a very good reception. I am very thankful to Prime Minister Modi for this opportunity. Among the various countries, officials and even parliamentarians- all those countries are with India. They are supporting India against terrorism and what happened [in Pahalgam]. Thus it is a successful delegation to European countries,' he said. The Indian Embassy in Germany on Saturday said that the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation concluded its visit to Germany. The delegation successfully conveyed India's firm and principled position against terrorism. In a post on X, the Embassy stated, 'As the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation concluded its visit to Germany, India's firm and principled position against terrorism found resonance across the top political leadership, decision- makers and think-tanks -- reinforcing depth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.' The recent visit by the all-party Group-2 delegation, led by BJP MP Prasad, took place amid growing international concern over terror attacks, notably the Pahalgam incident in Jammu and Kashmir, which has drawn widespread condemnation from global partners. During their Europe tour, the delegation held key meetings with government officials, parliamentarians, and think-tanks in countries including Germany. Vice President of Germany's Bundestag, Omid Nouripour, met with All-Party Parliamentary Delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad. He remarked that 'India is the country on earth, for the last decades, which has been most affected by terror attacks... we have to stand at the side of the people in India and help, without any escalation, that the country is kept safe.' (ANI)
The Hindu
08-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Germany reaffirms strong support to India in fight against terrorism: FM Wadephul
Germany reaffirmed its strong support and solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism, Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told an Indian parliamentary delegation that outlined New Delhi's resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail by Pakistan. As the delegation visited the European country, it conveyed to German political and diplomatic leadership India's unwavering united stand for zero-tolerance for terrorism, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. The delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, concluded its visit to Germany on Saturday (June 7, 2025), with the Indian Embassy stating that New Delhi's firm and principled position against terrorism 'found resonance across the top political leadership, decision-makers and think-tanks — reinforcing depth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.' Earlier on Friday evening, the delegation called on Minister Wadephul, who, building on his recent meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, 'condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed Germany's strong support and solidarity with India, in the fight against terrorism,' said a post on X by the Indian Embassy in Berlin. Both sides 'discussed ways to further strengthen & deepen multi-faceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership and reiterated their commitment to a rule-based international order, based on shared democratic values,' it added. 'We underscored the significant threat terrorism poses to democracy, humanity, and human rights, and expressed grave concern over Pakistan-sponsored terrorism,' MR. Prasad said on X after the meeting. 'Emphasising the need for collective action, we stressed that democratic nations must unite to counter this menace.' The discussions also focused on enhancing and deepening the multi-faceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership, built on a shared commitment to upholding a rules-based international order rooted in democratic values, he added. The delegation had earlier interacted with key members of the German Bundestag (MdBs) in charge of foreign and security policy, such as Jurgen Hardt, Foreign Policy Spokesperson of CDU, and Tilman Kuban, as well as leading think-tanks in Germany. 'They emphasised India's message of zero-tolerance against terrorism. The delegation conveyed that India's response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack had been precise, measured and non-escalatory. They also explained India's clear position that there is no differentiation between terrorists and those who aid or shelter them,' the Indian Embassy said. During an interaction with leaders and key representatives of the Indian community in Germany, the multi-party parliamentary delegation appreciated the support and solidarity shown by the Indian diaspora in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack. 'The participants observed two-minute silence in solemn memory of the victims and pledged to remain united against the menace of terrorism,' the Indian Embassy said in another post on X. Mr. Prasad said the Indian community in Berlin displayed "immense enthusiasm, drawing inspiration from India's growth story and its unwavering stance against terrorism". "Our visit to Germany was highly successful, with Germany strongly condemning terrorism. Across the six countries we visited, we received great respect and our concerns were given a hearing. #OperationSindoor," he said in an X post. Earlier in the day, the delegation met the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Parliament 'Bundestag', Armin Laschet, and lawmakers Ralph Brinkhaus and Hubertus Heil here. 'Grateful for today's exchange with the Indian All-Party Parliamentary Delegation. Germany and India share a trusted partnership, especially on global security. We also discussed the brutal 22 April terrorist attack in Pahalgam. I'm deeply shocked. Germany stands with India in the fight against terrorism,' Mr. Laschet said. 'Now it's vital the ceasefire holds and dialogue continues. Peace serves us all,' he said in a post on X. The delegation "conveyed India's unwavering united stand for Zero Tolerance for Terrorism and outlined its resolve to not give in to nuclear blackmail. Leaders noted momentum in India-German Strategic Partnership and joint role in ensuring global Peace and Security," the Embassy of India in Berlin said in a post on X. The delegation leaders 'noted momentum in India-German Strategic Partnership and joint role in ensuring global Peace and Security,' the Embassy of India said in a post on X. The Indian team also held a productive interaction with Omid Nouripour, Vice President of the German Parliament, and deeply appreciated Berlin's strong and unequivocal support for India's principled stand against terrorism. 'They conveyed India's firm response to Pahalgam terror attack and briefed about #OperationSindoor, reiterating the country's zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,' the India mission said. The delegation arrived in Berlin on Thursday from Belgium to convey India's stance. India's Ambassador to Germany Ajit Gupte welcomed the delegation and briefed its members on India-Germany ties, with a focus on expanding strategic partnership and growing cooperation in trade and investment, defence, S&T and mobility. A statement from the Indian Embassy here said that the delegation interacted with senior members of the German Parliament (Bundestag) active in the fields of foreign policy and international affairs and a leading think-tank in Germany, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) on day one. Ending the day's engagements, the delegation also had an interaction with representatives from leading German think-tanks and eminent personalities at a reception hosted by Ambassador Gupte, the statement said. The delegation includes MPs Daggubati Purandeswari, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Ghulam Ali Khatana, Amar Singh, Samik Bhattacharya, M Thambidurai and former minister of state M J Akbar and former diplomat Pankaj Saran. In an X post, delegation member Ms. Chaturvedi said that she finished the visit with a sense of satisfaction that "India stands together, resolute in its fight against terrorism". She thanked senior officials of the governments of the countries that the group travelled for "unequivocally condemning terror". The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7. The on-ground hostilities from the Indian and Pakistan sides that lasted for four days ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
