PM Modi visit to Germany: IGC meeting, India-Germany cooperation extension

PM Narendra Modi was received by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in a ceremonial welcome at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. Leaders will hold bilateral discussions followed by the 6th Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC), the MEA said Monday.

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

PM Modi and Olaf Scholz co-chaired the 6th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC). India has the IGC only with Germany, which is held every two years.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin on Monday (May 2, 2022) amid a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora in Germany. Many children were among several people who turned up to get a glimpse of the prime minister at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin.

"Landed in Berlin. Today, I will be holding talks with Chancellor Olaf Scholz and interacting with business leaders and addressing a community programme. I am confident this visit will boost the friendship between India and Germany," the PM wrote on Twitter.

"Leaders will hold bilateral discussions followed by the 6th Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC)," MEA Tweeted.

"Expanding India-Germany cooperation," the prime minister's office Twitted.

Upon his arrival, the Indian prime minister was accorded the Guard of Honour at the forecourt of the Federal Chancellery in Berlin.

In his departure statement ahead of the three-nation visit, the Prime Minister said his visit to Berlin will be an opportunity to hold detailed bilateral discussions with Chancellor Scholz.

“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 said.

PM Modi scheduled to visit Denmark today Tuesday, along with other high-level interactions, the visit will conclude with a visit to Paris tomorrom on Wednesday where the Prime Minister will meet the newly re-elected French President Emmanuel Macron.