EAM Highlights Strategic Partnership Milestones in Meeting with German Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar delivered opening remarks during his meeting with the German Foreign Minister on September 3, 2025, welcoming the German delegation on what marked the Foreign Minister's first visit to India in their new capacity.

Strategic Partnership Anniversary Acknowledged

During his remarks, EAM highlighted the significance of multiple milestone anniversaries in India-Germany relations. He noted that the two nations are "marking 25 years of strategic partnership, 50 years of scientific cooperation, almost 60 years of cultural agreements and as you saw in Bengaluru, more than a century of business interactions". The EAM emphasized the historical depth of the relationship, pointing to over a century of business cooperation that was evident during the German delegation's visit to Bengaluru.

Technology Cooperation and Business Engagement

The EAM expressed satisfaction with the German Foreign Minister's visit to Bengaluru, where they witnessed "the immense potential of our cooperation in technology". He also welcomed the composition of the German delegation, noting his pleasure that the Foreign Minister "brought along with you a very strong business delegation and some Members of Parliament". This underscored the multi-dimensional nature of the engagement, spanning government, business, and parliamentary levels.

Bilateral Cooperation Framework and Future Consultations

EAM Jaishankar outlined his expectations for comprehensive discussions, stating he looked forward to "an in-depth discussion on the various dimensions of our bilateral cooperation". He positioned these talks as preparatory work "for a fruitful Inter-Governmental Consultations later", indicating structured follow-up mechanisms between the two countries. The EAM also expressed interest in hearing "Germany's perspectives on key global and regional issues".

European Union Relations and Trade Negotiations

A significant aspect of the discussions centered on broader European engagement. The EAM specifically mentioned India's expectation of German support, stating "We count on your support to deepen our relationship with the European Union and expedite the FTA negotiations". This highlighted Germany's role as a key partner in India's strategic relationship with the European Union and ongoing free trade agreement discussions.

Multilateral Cooperation Emphasis

The EAM concluded his opening remarks by referencing the strong foundation for continued collaboration, noting that "India and Germany have a strong history of multilateral cooperation which I am confident will be further advanced through our talks today". This positioned the bilateral discussions within a broader framework of global cooperation and shared multilateral interests.

Key Takeaways:

• India and Germany are celebrating 25 years of strategic partnership alongside other significant anniversary milestones

  
  

• Technology cooperation emerged as a key area of focus, demonstrated through the German delegation's Bengaluru visit

  
  

• The meeting served as preparation for upcoming Inter-Governmental Consultations

  
  

• India seeks German support for deepening EU relations and advancing FTA negotiations

  
  

• Both nations emphasized their commitment to advancing multilateral cooperation