New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar welcomed German Foreign Minister Jo Wadephul in New Delhi today for detailed discussions on the India-Germany partnership. The talks focused on preparations for the upcoming Inter-Governmental Consultations, with both sides exploring stronger collaboration in industry linkages, talent mobility, digital technologies, semiconductors, and other critical technologies.

Dr. Jaishankar appreciated Germany's strong support for closer India-EU relations and its proactive role in advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The two leaders also exchanged views on multilateral cooperation and major global developments, including the Ukraine conflict, the situation in the Middle East/...