Germany, India look to boost ties on defence, green energy

NEW DELHI, Oct 25: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz wants to deepen defence ties with New Delhi and bring the two countries' militaries closer, he said on Friday, after meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Germany has not traditionally had close defence ties with India, but is now pitching to join the latter's effort to wean its arms base from decades of dependence on Russia, at a time when the West seeks to counter China's growing influence.

"Our overall message is clear, we need more co-operation, not less," Scholz said.
"At our inter-governmental consultations with India, we also want to deepen co-operation in defence and agree to bring our militaries together."    —REUTERS