Germany adopts new strategy to strengthen ties with India ahead of Scholz's visit
Summary: Germany's Cabinet has approved a new strategic document, "Focus on India," ahead of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India on October 24. The document aims to enhance Germany-India relations, particularly in defense, amid growing concerns about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.
The strategy highlights India's increasing global role and its potential contributions to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It emphasizes the importance of high-level dialogues between Germany and India to strengthen their partnership.
Germany plans to boost military cooperation with India, reflecting its commitment to maintaining a rules-based international order in the Indo-Pacific. The first steps of this strategy will be discussed during upcoming intergovernmental consultations.
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