Overview

• External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar called Germany a reliable partner and said global economic volatility strengthens the case for deeper India–Germany and India–EU cooperation.
• German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Germany stands firmly by India’s right to defend itself against terrorism.
• Wadephul welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a speedy peace in Ukraine and encouraged India to use its ties with Russia to help restore peace.
• Both sides discussed the India–EU free-trade agreement, with Jaishankar urging a decisive conclusion and Wadephul projecting completion in the coming months; Jaishankar noted nearly €50 billion in bilateral trade and pledged support for German companies.
• Berlin signaled readiness to expand defense cooperation through joint exercises, faster export licenses and port calls, while also labeling China a partner and systemic rival given Indo-Pacific security concerns.