PM Modi welcomed German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, said - both countries are united against terror

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived on a two-day visit to India today. He was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan here. During this, PM Modi said that I welcome my friend Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his delegation to India.

Chancellor Scholz is visiting India after many years and he visited India in 2012 as Mayor of Hamburg. This was the first visit of any Mayor of Hamburg to India and I think he was the first person to visit India in bilateral India-Germany We understand the value of relations. There is a long history of cultural and economic exchanges between the two countries. The growing cooperation between the world's two largest democratic economies is beneficial for the people of both the countries, in today's stressed world This also sends a positive message. Apart from being our largest trading partner in Europe, Germany is also an important source of investment in India. Today, due to 'Make in India' and 'Self-reliant India campaign', new opportunities are being created in all sectors in India. are opening up.

PM Modi further said that India and Germany are increasing mutual cooperation for the development of third countries under the Triangular Development Cooperation. People-to-people relations have also strengthened. There is active cooperation between India and Germany in the fight against terrorism and separatism. Both countries also agree that concerted action is necessary to end 'cross-border terrorism'.

PM Modi greets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz who is on two days visit to India.pic.twitter.com/lrEQ4fSuuh

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