German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls on President Droupadi Murmu

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called on President Draupadi Murmu, in New Delhi on February 25.

An overview of the news

• India and Germany enjoy a long-standing relationship, based on shared values and shared goals for both countries.

• Bilateral relations cover a wide spectrum, reflecting the mutual trust that has been nurtured over the decades.

• Germany is India's largest trading partner in Europe and also among the top investors in India.

• Germany is also India's second largest development cooperation partner and has played an important role in India's development journey.

• In recent years, Germany has emerged as a preferred destination for Indian students and researchers seeking to pursue higher education, especially in science and technology.

• India and Germany also have strong cultural ties, with a long tradition of German Indologists working in India.

• India and Germany share a common objective in maintaining democratic values, rules-based international order, multilateralism, as well as reform of multilateral institutions.

Federal Republic of Germany 

• Germany is also known as Deutschland.

• Capital : Berlin

• Currency : Euro

• President : Frank-Walter Steinmeier

• Chancellor : Olaf Scholz

• The German Chancellor is equivalent to the Prime Minister in India.