PM Modi-Olaf Scholz meeting: India praises German skilled labor strategies, PM says future is bright…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed strengthening ties between India and Germany during his meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Prime Minister Modi cited the collaborations between the two countries as proof of their growing friendship.

Speaking at the 18th Asia-Pacific German Business Conference 2024, Prime Minister Modi was quoted as saying by YEARS“The growing cooperation in the defense and security sectors is a symbol of our deep mutual trust. The agreement on the exchange of classified information is a new step in this direction. The mutual legal assistance treaty concluded today will strengthen our joint efforts to confront terrorism and separatist elements… The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of concern for both of us India has always believed that problems cannot. be resolved by war and India is ready to make all its possible contribution to the restoration of peace.

Prime Minister Modi also praised Germany's skilled manpower strategies for India. He said: “…the power of Indian youth contributes to the prosperity and growth of Germany. We welcome Germany's skilled workforce strategies for India…In our partnership (India and Germany), there is clarity and its future is bright…”

On the Russia-Ukraine conflict:

Prime Minister Modi also spoke about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and said that India believes that the problems cannot be resolved through war.

“The ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia are a matter of concern for both of us. India has always believed that the problems cannot be resolved through war and India is ready to make every possible contribution to the restoration of peace,” PM Modi said.

Speaking on India's view of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: “Especially in times like these, it is of utmost importance that India be a focal point. anchoring stability in South Asia. the pressure exerted by Russia on Ukraine. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine affects Germany and India in several ways. No one can ignore the conflict and its impact on us. Therefore, I welcome India's support. a lasting and just peace, and I welcome your willingness to take advantage of the reliable relationships you have developed with all parties to contribute to a political solution to the conflict… We must by all means avoid a further escalation of the situation. violence in the Middle East.

“We need a ceasefire, the release of hostages and a political process that leads to a two-state solution… In the Indo-Pacific, federal armed forces are also present and underline that here too, we are united in respecting an international order based on rules. Freedom of maritime trade must be respected everywhere…”, he added.

On visas:

Prime Minister Modi expressed confidence that Germany's decision to increase visas for skilled Indians would boost its growth.

“Germany has decided to increase the number of visas given to skilled Indians every year from 20,000 to 90,000. I am confident that this will give further impetus to Germany's growth,” he said .

“Our trade has reached a level of more than $30 billion. Today, on the one hand, hundreds of German companies are present in India, while Indian companies are rapidly increasing their presence in Germany. Today Today, India is becoming the world's largest trading hub. “Diversification and risk reduction. India is also emerging as a hub for global trade and manufacturing. In such a situation, this is the most appropriate time for you to create in India, to create for the world,” PM Modi said.