PM Modi meets German Chancellor Angela Merkel, discusses ways to deepen Indo-German ties

Osaka, June 28 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed ways to deepen the Indo-German relations and enhance cooperation in areas like artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
The two leaders met in this Japanese port city on the sidelines of the G-20 summit.
“Further enriching a cherished friendship. PM @narendramodi met Chancellor Merkel of #Germany on the margins of #G20OsakaSummit. Discussed enhancing cooperation in artificial intelligence, E-mobility, cyber security, railway modernisation & skill development. @eoiberlin,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.
Chancellor Merkel also congratulated Modi on the recent electoral victory, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a tweet
“Giving impetus to friendship with Germany. Chancellor Merkel and PM @narendramodi discuss ways to diversify and deepen India-Germany ties,” the PMO tweeted. Giving impetus to friendship with Germany.
Chancellor Merkel and PM @narendramodi discuss ways to diversify and deepen India-Germany ties.
Chancellor Merkel also congratulated PM Modi on the recent electoral victory.
Germany is India’s largest trade partner in the 28-member European Union bloc.
In 2016-17, the bilateral trade turnover was USD 18.76 billion, with India exporting goods worth USD 7.18 billion to Germany and importing German products worth USD 11.58 billion, according to German media.