In a step to strengthen bilateral ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Friday.

Modi said that the strategic partnership between India and Germany has emerged as a strong anchor amidst uncertainty in the world.

“The world is passing through times of tensions, conflicts and uncertainty. In the Indo-Pacific region, there are serious concerns about the rule of law and freedom of navigation. In times like this, the strategic partnership between India and Germany has emerged as a strong anchor,” Modi said.

Participating in the Seventh Inter-Governmental Consultations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Modi said India-Germany ties were a transformational partnership of two capable and strong democracies and not a transactional relationship.

Speaking at the 18th Asia-Pacific Conference of German Business 2024, PM Modi said, “On one hand, the CEO Forum meeting is underway, while on the other, our navies are conducting joint exercises.