On November 1, German chancellor Angela Merkel will pay a day-long visit to India on November 1 during which she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a focus on strengthening ties in key sectors such as trade, energy and defence.
Prime Minister Modi and the German chancellor will co-chair the Fifth Biennial Inter Governmental Consultations (IGC) during the visit, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.
The chancellor will be accompanied by several ministers and state secretaries as well as a high-powered business delegation.
Under the IGC format, the counterpart ministers from both countries will hold initial discussions in their respective areas of responsibility, the statement said.
Modi and Merkel will have a separate engagement with CEOs and business leaders of both countries.
During the visit, Merkel will also call on President Ram Nath Kovind.
India and Germany have established a strategic partnership that is characterised by a high degree of trust and mutual understanding, the MEA said.
German chancellor Angela Merkel to be on day-long visit to India on Nov 1
