Eager to add an impetus to Indo-German ties under the Narendra Modi government, Germany on Monday said bilateral cooperation can be deepened in renewable energy, infrastructure, cleaning of rivers and vocational training, besides high technology and the manufacturing sector.
Noting that there is a “lot to do,” German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said he had “constructive talks” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and others. Giving details of his visit, the German Minister said, “I am here because, we know that Mr. Modi has initiated huge reforms in India and there are high expectations not only from the normal people, but also from the businesses.”
Talking to reporters on the lawns of the India Gate, he underlined that the current situation in India was a “chance for giving a new impetus to the Indo-German economic relations. And I think there is a lot to do.”
Asked what were the areas that has the potential for deeper cooperation, he said, “There is a big interest in developing infrastructure, for example, in developing smart cities, cleaning the rivers, renewable energy.
“I think these are branches where there are good chances for a close cooperation between India and Germany.”
Mr. Steinmeier said high technology and all fields of manufacturing are also the areas that can see deeper cooperation.
