th G20 Summit taking place on a virtual platform in November 2020 bears testimony to the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, both in terms of changing geopolitical chess board and the corresponding economic downturn. In the prevailing circumstances, many G20 members and the world at large are looking towards India as a compelling, credible, and trustworthy major power playing strategic role in the post COVID-19 global recovery.
Currently, India is well-positioned to take center stage in providing robust leadership and direction in the decision-making process of the G20 grouping, so that stability and equilibrium may be restored in the emerging global order in the aftermath of COVID-19 geostrategic turmoil. India’s ambitious multi-pronged strategy and potential to play a larger strategic role is increasingly being realised by the G20 members. The argument here is that India’s capability in managing global politico-economic challenges by enhancing
New Delhi [India], January 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a video-teleconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed key issues of mutual importance including India s commitment to deploy its capacities for the benefit of the world.
The Prime Minister briefed Chancellor Merkel on the developments in India with regard to vaccine development and assured her of India s commitment to deploy its capacities for the benefit of the world.
The two leaders discussed key issues of mutual importance including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bilateral ties, regional and global issues, particularly India-EU relations.
He also thanked her for guiding the growth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, according to Prime Minister s Office.
PM Modi interacts with the Chancellor Angela Merkel, through video-teleconference (PTI photo)
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a video-teleconference with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Wednesday and briefed her on Covid-19 vaccine development in India, while also assuring her of the country s commitment to deploy its capacities for the benefit of the world. As we celebrate 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relationship and 20th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership with Germany this year, Chancellor Merkel and I had a fruitful video call today, Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
As we celebrate 70th anniversary of our diplomatic relationship and 20th anniversary of our Strategic Partnership w… https://t.co/l6cq4ePGSx Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1609945432000
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PM Modi appreciated the long-standing role of Chancellor Merkel in providing stable and strong leadership at the European and global stage.
He thanked her for guiding the growth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
The Prime Minister welcomed Germany s decision to join the International Solar Alliance.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (January 6, 2021) held a video-teleconference with his German counterpart Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and discussed key issues of mutual importance including the COVID-19 response. The two leaders discussed key issues of mutual importance including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bilateral ties, regional and global issues, particularly India-EU relations, said the Prime Minister s Office.