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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in India, receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in New Delhi today for a visit to India from February 25-26.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in India today. Scholz received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present at the ceremonial reception. (HT_PRINT)
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Olaf Scholz is accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation. (AFP)
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PM Modi walks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during his ceremonial reception at India's presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday.(AFP)
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His visit to India is the first standalone one by any German Chancellor since the commencement of the Inter-Governmental Consultation (IGC) mechanism between the two nations in 2011, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a press release. (AP)
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He will also hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two leaders will discuss bilateral, regional and global issues. (PTI)
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PM Modi and Scholz will also interact with CEOs and business leaders of both sides. Scholz will also meet President Droupadi Murmu.(AFP)
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The MEA in the press release noted, "The India-Germany Strategic Partnership is underpinned by shared values, trust and mutual understanding. Robust investment and trade linkages, cooperation in the areas of green and sustainable development and growing people-to-people ties have strengthened bilateral relations." (PTI)
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