India, Germany agree to boost industrial cooperation

E-Paper | April 29, 2026

India and Germany have agreed to enhance cooperation in tackling climate change, cybersecurity, skill development, artificial intelligence, energy security, civil aviation and defense production.

The two countries signed several agreements on Friday in New Delhi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying India is eager to benefit from Germany’s expertise.

Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel said her country would also like to collaborate with India in infrastructure projects, waste management and water supply.

Merkel is accompanied by several ministers and state secretaries as well as a business delegation.

Germany is India’s largest trading partner in Europe. Bilateral trade reached $21.9 billion in the 2017-18 financial year, an increase of 17% from the previous year.

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Surya Kant

Nov 01, 2019 02:10pm

India is working toward economic growth with focus on improving lives of its citizens.

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Imdad

Nov 01, 2019 02:14pm

Angela Merkel has given Israel $43 BILLION, and 5 submarines for 'FREE', including a nuclear-capable one.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Nov 01, 2019 02:14pm

German hypocrisy and double standards at its best.

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Fastrack

Nov 01, 2019 02:15pm

Make in India? Spectacular eyewash

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Mukul

Nov 01, 2019 02:28pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, sure whatever find some new language its getting too repititive

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Aqeel Aamir

Nov 01, 2019 02:29pm

The railway minister doesn't have the ability to comprehend, compose the information he gathers and deliver. He lacks professionalism and communication skills. He doesn't have what an educated and intelligent person can be impressed with. It's pity on finding someone leading an institution which needs extra attention and care. I would like him and other railway administration to be questioned by the Senate on Camera. I am sure some like me can prepare the questionnaires.

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Jjacky

Nov 01, 2019 02:30pm

@Fastrack , where does pakistan stand in international arena?

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Babu

Nov 01, 2019 02:45pm

Modi is working hard to clear the rubbish of previous govts and make India great again.

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786

Nov 01, 2019 02:47pm

@Surya Kant , Thank you Mr. Obvious

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anil sahu

Nov 01, 2019 02:59pm

@Fastrack , its not eyewash even india exports automobile in huge numbers. Also india exported train coaches to australia, sri lanka.

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Dipak

Nov 01, 2019 03:01pm

Time to open eye.change foreign policy and to follow u n o instruction. Here maturity in leadership.

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digital

Nov 01, 2019 03:06pm

@Imdad, From where do you get all this news...

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rafiq

Nov 01, 2019 03:11pm

@Surya Kant , It is a welcome relief. Some times in life, think about what you can do as well for others in the world. After all we are one creation.

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Vivek Lahore

Nov 01, 2019 03:29pm

This is how a leader should be

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Bobby Khan

Nov 01, 2019 03:35pm

These are the focused leaders working non-stop for their countries and people. They talk less and do more.

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point of view

Nov 01, 2019 03:50pm

India is on right path.

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Subhash

Nov 01, 2019 03:52pm

@Fastrack , not like Chinese made Pakistan

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Bharat

Nov 01, 2019 04:31pm

@Imdad, Why germany is so generous on Isreal...???

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Tejinder Dhillon

Nov 01, 2019 04:55pm

@Fastrack , You are a perfect example of ‘artificial intelligence’!

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Anuj

Nov 01, 2019 05:18pm

@Jjacky, Out of the arena.

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Observer©

Nov 01, 2019 05:37pm

@Fastrack , Jealousy???

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DesiDesi

Nov 01, 2019 05:39pm

Germany India have Great Relations.

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Maboob Saleem

Nov 01, 2019 06:02pm

@DesiDesi, .... But Germany must be sure they are not cheated.

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Fastrack

Nov 01, 2019 06:30pm

@Observer©, Reality. Bitter.

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Purki

Nov 01, 2019 07:28pm

@Fastrack , india's export is around 400 billion dollars 3/4 of ur country's total GDP .. so better tape ur mouth

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Jacky

Nov 01, 2019 07:32pm

@Maboob Saleem, u can assist Germany.

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ajay

Nov 01, 2019 07:54pm

@Maboob Saleem, like $33 billion back stabbing

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Nov 01, 2019 08:21pm

Germans are smart, they know whom to make friends with.

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sudhir

Nov 01, 2019 08:31pm

@Fastrack , You forget that Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen all have manufacturing plants in India. So do many other German engineering companies. Now you have US companies shifting their manufacturing bases from China to India. So make in India is a reality whether you like it or not.

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VINIT

Nov 01, 2019 08:56pm

@rafiq, bro very well said, thank you . Yes we are all one creation.

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Murad

Nov 01, 2019 09:15pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, ? You would not say that had she visited Pakistan ?

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Ajay M.Sc

Nov 01, 2019 09:26pm

Talk less, do more!!!

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MyShareofsky

Nov 01, 2019 09:50pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, haha I don't think you understand the meaning of words you use. That doesn't make any sense of whatever Germany is doing.

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Jacky

Nov 01, 2019 10:48pm

@Purki, pakistan’s total gdp is 330 billion dollar.

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Vorshal Handa

Nov 01, 2019 10:53pm

@Fastrack , Check India's exports first, then comment, if you can.

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Kevin

Nov 01, 2019 11:39pm

@Bharat, it is not generosity but because nazi Germany killed 6 million Israelis and they are paying for it now.

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INDIAN LOVE

Nov 02, 2019 12:08am

@Imdad, Nuclear power submarine development technology is possessed by US , Russia , China , France , UK & India. Germany don't have technique to develop Nuclear power submarine like SSN & SSBN .

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Fastrack

Nov 02, 2019 02:00am

@anil sahu, That is what the thug promised you in Make in India?

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American by Heart

Nov 02, 2019 02:24am

@Fastrack , Indian cars and suvs to Australia and New Zealand. Mahendra SUV’s and cars and trucks can be bought overseas. And how many other companies doing the same you have no idea,

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Desi jat

Nov 02, 2019 02:37am

@Fastrack , Repair your railway track first,you can call yourself as Fastrack later.

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Justice

Nov 02, 2019 07:54am

Modi seems to be laser focused on achieving his vision for his country.

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Sameer

Nov 02, 2019 09:41am

@Vivek Lahore, no thanks!

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Nikus

Nov 02, 2019 01:12pm

@Jacky, 230bnusd. and it is shrinking....

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Wrong conclusion

Nov 02, 2019 01:27pm

@Jacky, Nope it came down to$285 billion die to PKR depreciation

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Yash Kohli

Nov 02, 2019 03:06pm

@Maboob Saleem, They are dealing with India not---------.

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Amir Indian

Nov 02, 2019 03:07pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, A total of 17 agreements were signed in the fields of agriculture, maritime technology, ayurveda and yoga, among others. Besides, five joint declarations of intent, including cooperation on strategic projects, green urban mobility, artificial intelligence and prevention of marine litter, were also signed.

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Amir Indian

Nov 02, 2019 03:11pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, On the last day of her India visit, German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed a business meeting in New Delhi where she said her country will spend one billion euros ($1.12 billion) in the next five years on green urban mobility projects launched under the new Indo-German partnership, Reuters reported. Merkel also declared that Germany will give Euros 200 million for the introduction of electric buses in Tamil Nadu

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Gopal Patel

Nov 02, 2019 04:07pm

@Imdad, Germany doesn't make nuclear-powered subs. The Dolphin class sub given to Israel is diesel-electric type.

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Sher Khan

Nov 02, 2019 04:31pm

@Surya Kant , Why NOT Defense, because India is a very weak defence, ask some more tanks and German fighters?

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