Merkel-Modi at joint presser: We made the best possible use of time

October 05, 2015 14:47

Following their bilateral summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is giving a joint statement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Highlights of Prime Minister Modi's statement:

* Chancellor Merkel your leadership is a source of confidence and reassurance at a difficult moment for Europe and the world: Modi

* Model of inter-governmental consultations is unique and the strength of the German delegation represents the seriousness of India-Germany relations: Modi

* We see Germany as a natural partner in achieving India's economic transformation. German strengths & India's priorities are aligned: Modi

* To combat temperature we must also change our temperament: Modi

* I place great value on Germanys assistance of over 1 billion Euros each for India's Green Energy Corridor & for solar projects: Modi

* As we discussed in the G4 Summit, Chancellor & I are committed to pursue reforms of UN, especially the Security Council: Modi

* I welcome Germanys strong support for Indias membership of the international export control regimes: Modi

* 1600 German companies in India and growing will create the next workforce: Modi

* I believe in a world of seamless challenge and opportunities, India and Germany can be strong partner in a sustainable world: Modi

* On behalf of the people of India, I warmly congratulate Germany on the 25th anniversary of German reunification: Modi

Highlights of German Chancellor Angela Merkel's statement:

We made the best possible use of time, we have been able to sign so many agreements: Merkel

We are concerned over security situation in Afghanistan: Merkel

We are greatly enhancing cooperation in science technology and vocational fields: Merkel

India and Germany are both working for peaceful, diplomatic solutions to the world's problems: Merkel

Sustainable development can only be ensured when you are not neglecting your rural areas: Merkel

Energy cooperation is very much in the foreground, particularly in rural areas: Merkel

German-Indian economic relations are dynamic: Merkel

India and Germany are working towards peacefully resolving international conflicts: Merkel.

We will work together in combating terrorism, defence, arms cooperation, on a broad foundation: Merkel

More than 500 German companies already in India and we plan to bring in more: Merkel

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