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GERMANY’S Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, has lauded India’s elections process, expressing admiration for the country’s expanding presence on the international stage regardless of the outcome.
Speaking at a conference organised by OP Jindal Global University, Ackermann emphasised India’s significance in global affairs, citing its recent Presidency of the G20 as evidence of its growing influence.
He hailed Indian election process as a ‘festival of democracy’ and underscored Germany’s admiration for India’s democratic process. Ackermann expressed enthusiasm about India’s role in global affairs and saw it strengthening in future.
India’s UNSC claim
Ackermann’s remarks reflect Germany’s keen interest in India’s political landscape and its evolving role on the international stage. “The G20 presidency gave us a glimpse of that.
India claims a seat at the big table, and we, Germans and Europeans, believe it’s rightfully so. Whether it’s the UNSC or elsewhere, India is, and must become more visible and recognised,” he said. The ambassador said it is a role “India deserves”, like no other country. “But it is a role, one should not forget that comes with high hopes also. More than ever, India will be assessed by many. Not only the countries of the so-called ‘Global South’, but its international appearance and policies will be vetted,” he said.
International politics
“And now many governments are reaching out to India, including the German Government, as we expect India to play a bigger role in international politics”, he added. “But, you should not forget, it is a difficult undertaking, the job is not easy, and hopes and expectations are different. Let’s say Russian expectations from India are different from US expectations of India. How will India manage to find its way in this new sort of role,” the envoy said.
“It is in India’s interests to develop a strong and solid partnership with Europe, including with Germany. I think, we are very much on the way… Both India and Europe have a profound interest to maintain the international rules-based order,” he said.
