PM leaves for Germany, to strengthen ties

April 10, 2013 11:00

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said he intends to seek greater business ties with Germany as India continues to take steps to boost domestic investments, attract foreign capital and spur the economy back to its long-term growth potential of eight percent.

In his departure statement before leaving for Berlin, Dr. Singh said: "Germany is our largest economic partner in Europe and one of our key global partners for trade, investment and technology. I intend to seek greater trade and investment ties with Germany, as we continue to take steps to boost domestic investments, attract foreign investors and spur the economy back to its long term growth potential of eight percent."

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