New Delhi, April 12 -- The German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr Philipp Ackermann, said on Saturday that the new German government is committed to enhancing relations with India, particularly in defence, and noted that "India will play a major role" in their foreign policy.

Ackermann also emphasised Germany's strong support for a free trade agreement between the European Union and India.

While speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the second day of the Carnegie Global Tech Summit, Ackermann said, "The coalition treaty (between the two parties forming the next German government) clearly mentions India's name. India will be playing a major role in our foreign policy, and the new government will commit itself to intensifying bilateral...