Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul arrived in Bengaluru on September 2 to begin a two-day official visit to India, underscoring the growing strategic importance of Indo-German relations.
The visit, taking place from September 2 to 3, was announced by India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which emphasised the strong and evolving ties between the two democracies. This is Minister Wadephul’s first visit to India in his current capacity.
Describing India as a “key partner in the Indo-Pacific,” Wadephul highlighted the depth and breadth of bilateral cooperation. “India and Germany enjoy close ties, politically, economically, and culturally. There is significant potential to expand our strategic partnership, from security cooperation to technology and innovation, as well as the recruitment of skilled workers,” he said ahead of his departure.
Wadephul will start his visit in Bengaluru, where he will tour the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters, highlighting Germany’s increasing interest in space collaboration with India. Later today, he will travel to New Delhi, where high-level meetings are scheduled.
