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Tue, 05/31/2011 - 09:00
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India, Germany Foreign Ministers hold deliberations
New Delhi, May 31, IRNA – Foreign Ministers of India and Germany here Monday held deliberations on key issues, including counter terrorism and prevailing situation in region.
During their talks, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna and his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle discussed wide-ranging issues such as combating international terrorism, recent regional developments, working towards reform of the United Nations Security Council and cooperation in the field of environment technologies and sustainable development, according to officials.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who is arriving here tomorrow with several other cabinet ministers, will hold talks on important global, regional and bilateral issues such as regional situation with a focus on security situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan, UN reforms and enhance cooperation in areas of defense, security and trade.
Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh will lead the Indian side.
Defense, counter-terrorism and security were some other strategic issues which are expected to figure high with India shortlisting the Medium Weight-Multi Role Combat Aircraft (M-MRCA)--Eurofighter Typhoon.
A number of agreements are also likely to be signed in the field of science and technology and vocational training among other areas after the meeting.
During her stay, Merkel will also receive the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding for her efforts for sustainable and equitable development.
This year, Germany and India celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishing their bilateral diplomatic relations. To commemorate this occasion, Germany will present a 15-month series of events, titled 'Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities' in various cities in India./end
During their talks, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna and his German counterpart Guido Westerwelle discussed wide-ranging issues such as combating international terrorism, recent regional developments, working towards reform of the United Nations Security Council and cooperation in the field of environment technologies and sustainable development, according to officials.
Meanwhile, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, who is arriving here tomorrow with several other cabinet ministers, will hold talks on important global, regional and bilateral issues such as regional situation with a focus on security situation in Pakistan and Afghanistan, UN reforms and enhance cooperation in areas of defense, security and trade.
Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh will lead the Indian side.
Defense, counter-terrorism and security were some other strategic issues which are expected to figure high with India shortlisting the Medium Weight-Multi Role Combat Aircraft (M-MRCA)--Eurofighter Typhoon.
A number of agreements are also likely to be signed in the field of science and technology and vocational training among other areas after the meeting.
During her stay, Merkel will also receive the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding for her efforts for sustainable and equitable development.
This year, Germany and India celebrate the 60th anniversary of establishing their bilateral diplomatic relations. To commemorate this occasion, Germany will present a 15-month series of events, titled 'Germany and India 2011-2012: Infinite Opportunities' in various cities in India./end
