Ambassador Ajit V. Gupte Meets German State Secretary Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr in Berlin

On 1 August 2025, Ambassador of India to Germany Ajit V. Gupte met with Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary at the Federal Foreign Office of Germany, in Berlin. The meeting marked a notable engagement at the senior diplomatic level and underscored the steady progress in the India–Germany Strategic Partnership.

The Embassy of India in Berlin, in a public statement on Twitter, confirmed the meeting and noted that the two sides reviewed the growing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, digital technology, and mobility.

Senior-Level Diplomatic Engagement

Dr. von Geyr, who assumed the position of State Secretary in May 2025, hosted Ambassador Gupte at the Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt). The discussion centered around reviewing the current momentum in bilateral ties and reinforcing ongoing initiatives. According to the official post shared by the Embassy, the talks took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere.

This meeting is seen as a continuation of the regular high-level exchanges between India and Germany, aimed at consolidating their strategic engagement and strengthening mutual cooperation.

Focus Areas: Trade, Energy, and Skilled Mobility

While specific details of the conversation were not publicly disclosed, the Embassy highlighted that the two diplomats reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, energy transition, digital innovation, and skilled mobility. These sectors have been central to the growing India–Germany partnership in recent years.

The focus aligns with both nations’ broader economic and strategic goals, particularly in areas such as sustainable development, technology transfer, and human capital exchange.

Institutional Continuity and Commitment

The meeting reflects strong institutional coordination and continued diplomatic engagement under Germany’s new foreign office leadership. It further demonstrates the commitment from both sides to maintain momentum in implementing bilateral agendas and fostering long-term cooperation.

The meeting served as an opportunity to reaffirm shared priorities and underscore mutual interest in deepening relations between India and Germany.