Arriving in New Delhi yesterday evening on a three day state visit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel was received at IGI airport by India’s Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha.
Being strategic partners since 2001, the talks between her and the Indian PM Narendra Modi, commencing today, are expected in the realm of business, commerece, industry, including defence, education, renewable energy and other areas.
As soon as Merkel arrived, the Indian PM tweeted, “Namaste Chancellor Merkel! Warm welcome to you & the delegation. I look forward to fruitful discussions & strengthening India-Germany ties.”
