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India, Germany ink 5 joint declarations of intent, 11 pacts

India, Germany ink 5 joint declarations of intent, 11 pacts

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Published : Nov 1, 2019, 9:16 AM IST

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Updated : Nov 1, 2019, 6:53 PM IST

14:48 November 01

Agreement/MoUs inked between India and Germany:

Implementing Arrangement for Exchange of Personnel
MoU in the field of Occupational Diseases, Re-habilitation and vocational training of Insured workers with disabilities
MoU For Cooperation in Inland, Coastal and Maritime Technology
MoU to promote, establish and expand scientific and technological research cooperation
MoU on Establishment of an Academic Collaboration in Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation
MoU between India and Germany on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education for Extension of the period of Indo-German Partnership in Higher Education
MoU between National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management MANAGE and the German Agricultural Academy DEULA in the city of Nienburg on collaboration in agricultural technical and professional training
MoU on the Extension of Indo-German Partnerships in Higher Education
MoU regarding cooperation between the National Museum, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Indian Museum Kolkata, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss
MoU between All India Football Federation and DFB
Statement of Intent on the key elements of the Indo-German Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement

14:41 November 01

Five joint declarations of intent signed:

Joint Declaration of Intent on Consultations for the period 2020-2024
Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) regarding Cooperation on Strategic Projects
JDI on Indo-German Partnership for Green Urban Mobility
JDI for Joint Cooperation in Research & Development on Artificial Intelligence
Joint Declaration of Intent regarding the cooperation in the field of prevention of marine litter

14:00 November 01

Ties marching ahead: Merkel

"Agreements signed between Germany and India are proof that ties are marching ahead in areas of new and advanced technology," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

13:56 November 01

Will continue efforts to reform UN: PM Modi

"We are grateful to Germany for supporting India's membership in export control regimes. Both countries will continue efforts and cooperation to reform United Nations, UN Security Council and international order," PM Modi said.

13:50 November 01

India, Germany to intensify cooperation against terror: PM Modi

"We have vowed to build 'new India' by 2022 and expertise of technological, economic power houses like Germany will be useful for it. We have resolved to intensify bilateral, multilateral cooperation to deal with terrorism and extremism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

13:46 November 01

Focus on tech, AI, skills, education: PM Modi

"India and Germany to focus on enhancing cooperation in the areas of new and advanced technology, artificial intelligence, skills, education, cyber security," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

13:41 November 01

The two nations resolved to intensify cooperation against terror

5 declarations of intent, 11 pacts inked

India and Germany have resolved to intensify bilateral and multilateral cooperation to deal with the threats of terrorism and extremism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after holding wide-raging talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

After the two leaders co-chaired the fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, India and Germany signed five joint declarations of intent and inked 11 pacts in fields such as space, civil aviation, maritime technology, medicine and education.

13:36 November 01

India, Germany sign 5 joint declarations of intent

India and Germany reportedly signed five joint declarations of intent after talks between PM Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

12:18 November 01

The two nations are expected to sign 20 agreements

Delegation level talks underway

India-Germany delegation level talks got underway at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

12:06 November 01

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

09:57 November 01

Merkel pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

09:54 November 01

Talks on possible FTA with EU to be discussed: Reports

According to reports, the main topics on agenda of talks between India and Germany during Merkel's visit include skill development, climate, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, security, and economy. Talks on possible free trade agreement with EU to be discussed.

09:21 November 01

Merkel said she was delighted to be in India

Germany, India linked by close ties: Merkel

Speaking at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, "I am delighted to be here in India. Germany-India are linked by very close ties. We have great respect for this vast country and its diversity."

09:13 November 01

PM Modi welcomed Merkel

Merkel accorded ceremonial reception

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. She was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The duo will hold talks today.

09:02 November 01

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to hold talks with PM Modi today

New Delhi: German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a host of bilateral issues, with nearly 20 agreements expected to be signed between the two countries.

Merkel was received at the airport by MoS Prime Minister''s Office Jitendra Singh. She will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit.

She will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning and will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat later in the day.

"Enriching the strategic texture of our relationship. German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Delhi beginning her State visit to India during which she, along with PM @narendramodi will co-chair the 5th-IGC (Inter Governmental Consultations).This would be the 5th meeting between the leaders within a year," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

She will call on President Ram Nath Kovind in the evening and will also hold a meeting with the prime minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

On Saturday, the German leader will meet a business delegation and visit Continental Automotive Components India Pvt Ltd in Manesar, Gurgaon.

Before heading home, the chancellor will visit the Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station.

Ahead of the visit, German envoy to India Walter J Lindner had said the Modi and Merkel have a "very good relationship and they can talk about any issue. I do not want to anticipate what the two leaders will be talking about."

He was responding to a question on whether the Kashmir issue will be discussed between them.

Lindner had said the position of Germany on Kashmir is consistent with that of the European Union which had asked India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue, seeking a peaceful and political solution, respectful of the interests of the Kashmiri population on both sides of the Line of Control.

Merkel will be holding talks with Modi on a host of bilateral issues and nearly 20 agreements are expected to signed between the two countries.

14:48 November 01

Agreement/MoUs inked between India and Germany:

Implementing Arrangement for Exchange of Personnel
MoU in the field of Occupational Diseases, Re-habilitation and vocational training of Insured workers with disabilities
MoU For Cooperation in Inland, Coastal and Maritime Technology
MoU to promote, establish and expand scientific and technological research cooperation
MoU on Establishment of an Academic Collaboration in Ayurveda, Yoga and Meditation
MoU between India and Germany on Cooperation in the Field of Higher Education for Extension of the period of Indo-German Partnership in Higher Education
MoU between National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management MANAGE and the German Agricultural Academy DEULA in the city of Nienburg on collaboration in agricultural technical and professional training
MoU on the Extension of Indo-German Partnerships in Higher Education
MoU regarding cooperation between the National Museum, the National Gallery of Modern Art, the Indian Museum Kolkata, the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation and the Stiftung Humboldt Forum im Berliner Schloss
MoU between All India Football Federation and DFB
Statement of Intent on the key elements of the Indo-German Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement

14:41 November 01

Five joint declarations of intent signed:

Joint Declaration of Intent on Consultations for the period 2020-2024
Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) regarding Cooperation on Strategic Projects
JDI on Indo-German Partnership for Green Urban Mobility
JDI for Joint Cooperation in Research & Development on Artificial Intelligence
Joint Declaration of Intent regarding the cooperation in the field of prevention of marine litter

14:00 November 01

Ties marching ahead: Merkel

"Agreements signed between Germany and India are proof that ties are marching ahead in areas of new and advanced technology," German Chancellor Angela Merkel said.

13:56 November 01

Will continue efforts to reform UN: PM Modi

"We are grateful to Germany for supporting India's membership in export control regimes. Both countries will continue efforts and cooperation to reform United Nations, UN Security Council and international order," PM Modi said.

13:50 November 01

India, Germany to intensify cooperation against terror: PM Modi

"We have vowed to build 'new India' by 2022 and expertise of technological, economic power houses like Germany will be useful for it. We have resolved to intensify bilateral, multilateral cooperation to deal with terrorism and extremism," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

13:46 November 01

Focus on tech, AI, skills, education: PM Modi

"India and Germany to focus on enhancing cooperation in the areas of new and advanced technology, artificial intelligence, skills, education, cyber security," Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

13:41 November 01

The two nations resolved to intensify cooperation against terror

5 declarations of intent, 11 pacts inked

India and Germany have resolved to intensify bilateral and multilateral cooperation to deal with the threats of terrorism and extremism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after holding wide-raging talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

After the two leaders co-chaired the fifth Inter-Governmental Consultations, India and Germany signed five joint declarations of intent and inked 11 pacts in fields such as space, civil aviation, maritime technology, medicine and education.

13:36 November 01

India, Germany sign 5 joint declarations of intent

India and Germany reportedly signed five joint declarations of intent after talks between PM Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

12:18 November 01

The two nations are expected to sign 20 agreements

Delegation level talks underway

India-Germany delegation level talks got underway at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

12:06 November 01

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

09:57 November 01

Merkel pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

German Chancellor Angela Merkel paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

09:54 November 01

Talks on possible FTA with EU to be discussed: Reports

According to reports, the main topics on agenda of talks between India and Germany during Merkel's visit include skill development, climate, artificial intelligence, sustainable development, security, and economy. Talks on possible free trade agreement with EU to be discussed.

09:21 November 01

Merkel said she was delighted to be in India

Germany, India linked by close ties: Merkel

Speaking at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, "I am delighted to be here in India. Germany-India are linked by very close ties. We have great respect for this vast country and its diversity."

09:13 November 01

PM Modi welcomed Merkel

Merkel accorded ceremonial reception

German Chancellor Angela Merkel was accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. She was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The duo will hold talks today.

09:02 November 01

German Chancellor Angela Merkel to hold talks with PM Modi today

New Delhi: German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit during which she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a host of bilateral issues, with nearly 20 agreements expected to be signed between the two countries.

Merkel was received at the airport by MoS Prime Minister''s Office Jitendra Singh. She will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit.

She will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning and will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat later in the day.

"Enriching the strategic texture of our relationship. German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Delhi beginning her State visit to India during which she, along with PM @narendramodi will co-chair the 5th-IGC (Inter Governmental Consultations).This would be the 5th meeting between the leaders within a year," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

She will call on President Ram Nath Kovind in the evening and will also hold a meeting with the prime minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

On Saturday, the German leader will meet a business delegation and visit Continental Automotive Components India Pvt Ltd in Manesar, Gurgaon.

Before heading home, the chancellor will visit the Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station.

Ahead of the visit, German envoy to India Walter J Lindner had said the Modi and Merkel have a "very good relationship and they can talk about any issue. I do not want to anticipate what the two leaders will be talking about."

He was responding to a question on whether the Kashmir issue will be discussed between them.

Lindner had said the position of Germany on Kashmir is consistent with that of the European Union which had asked India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue, seeking a peaceful and political solution, respectful of the interests of the Kashmiri population on both sides of the Line of Control.

Merkel will be holding talks with Modi on a host of bilateral issues and nearly 20 agreements are expected to signed between the two countries.

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German Chancellor Angela Merkel to hold talks with PM Modi today

New Delhi: German Chancellor Angela Merkel who arrived here on Thursday night on a two-day visit will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a host of bilateral issues today, with nearly 20 agreements expected to be signed between the two countries.

Merkel was received at the airport by MoS Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh. She will be meeting with the Indian leadership, besides a business delegation during her visit.

She will be accorded a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday morning and will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat later in the day.

"Enriching the strategic texture of our relationship. German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived in Delhi beginning her State visit to India during which she, along with PM @narendramodi will co-chair the 5th-IGC (Inter Governmental Consultations).This would be the 5th meeting between the leaders within a year," MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.

Merkel will co-chair the 5th IGC with Prime Minister Modi following which the two leaders will make press statements and a raft of agreements will be signed between the two sides.

She will call on President Ram Nath Kovind in the evening and will also hold a meeting with the prime minister at his Lok Kalyan Marg residence.

On Saturday, the German leader will meet a business delegation and visit Continental Automotive Components India Pvt Ltd in Manesar, Gurgaon.

Before heading home, the chancellor will visit the Dwarka Sector 21 Metro Station.

Ahead of the visit, German envoy to India Walter J Lindner had said the Modi and Merkel have a "very good relationship and they can talk about any issue. I do not want to anticipate what the two leaders will be talking about."

He was responding to a question on whether the Kashmir issue will be discussed between them.

Lindner had said the position of Germany on Kashmir is consistent with that of the European Union which had asked India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue, seeking a peaceful and political solution, respectful of the interests of the Kashmiri population on both sides of the Line of Control.

Merkel will be holding talks with Modi on a host of bilateral issues and nearly 20 agreements are expected to signed between the two countries, the sources said.

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