Germany Eyes India as Key Trade Partner Amid China Tensions

Chancellor Scholz seeks to strengthen economic ties with India as German businesses look to diversify away from China.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is visiting India with a delegation to enhance strategic partnerships, focusing on trade, geopolitics, and skilled labor migration.
Germany is aiming to diversify its economic ties in the Asia-Pacific region due to geopolitical tensions and economic challenges with China.
India's rapid economic growth and skilled workforce present opportunities for German businesses, despite existing bureaucratic hurdles.
The countries are discussing a potential submarine contract as part of India's strategy to counter China's naval presence in the Indo-Pacific.
Germany is experiencing labor shortages and views India as a crucial partner for skilled labor migration to stabilize its workforce.