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We will cooperate with India to support its programmes : German Chancellor

| | Oct 05, 2015, at 05:08 pm
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS) Visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday said her country will cooperate with India in several key areas to support the ambitious programes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports said.

Merkel, who  arrived here on Sunday on  a two-day visit to India, will hold bilateral talks with PM taking up subjects likely to cover a wide range of issues including security and defence, with special focus on boosting trade ties.

After receiving ceremonial  ceremonial welcome at the Rashtraparti Bhavan, she said Germany "fully intends to support the ambitious program that PM Modi has outlined for the development of this nation."

"We will co-operate on areas such as economy, agriculture, internal security, defence matters and financial relations," she added.

Merkel and Modi are also  scheduled to have a one-on-one meeting before delegation-level talks.  During her visit,  Merkel will also meet President Pranab Mukherjee and Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday  before heading to Bangalore for a business conference.
 

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