Berlin: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed a joint press meet here after their working lunch at the Federal Chancellory. Here are the highlights:
The visit to @hannover_messe was memorable. I am glad at the enthusiasm for India and @makeinindia. Heartiest welcome to India!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
I leave Germany with great satisfaction. This visit will strengthen the India-Germany ties. Thank you Germany!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
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My visit to Berlin Hauptbahnhof was a valuable experience. Learnt a lot about railway infrastructure & modernisation pic.twitter.com/Ye8cIeJUaM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Among other issues PM discusses use of technology in the railways. pic.twitter.com/lW13r23XKE
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting the Berlin Hauptbahnhof railway station
- A country where Gandhi and Buddha were born and is a peaceful country, it should be a part of the UNSC - PM Modi
- A proposal has been pending for long at UN. I believe terrorism should be defined clearly in that proposal – PM Modi
- We need to isolate terrorism and those who support terrorism, says PM Modi, in an apparent reference to Pakistan
Also Read: Full text of Joint Statement issued by PM Modi and Chancellor Merkel
- The way the world is sensitive about nuclear weapons, it should also be sensitive about terrorism and nations that harbour terrorists - PM Modi
- Terrorism has taken new and serious forms, we should devise a comprehensive strategy to tackle it - PM Modi
- I believe terrorism is a big danger for humanity; humanitarian forces need to unite against this menace – PM Modi
- I will depart from Germany with the belief that both of our countries will work together – PM Modi
- India has the capability to become global manufacturing hub – PM Modi
- Only India has these three USPs - demographic dividend, democracy and demand
- The world has set its focus on India – PM Modi
- I believe both India and Germany should be permanent members in the UNSC and the world will gain a lot by this - PM Modi
- Terrorism is rampant and fighting terrorism is something we can work together on - PM Modi
- The direction Asia-Pacific takes is importance for everyone - PM Modi
- I would want that both Germany and India face the challenge of climate change together - PM Modi
- We have also discussed international issues in our meeting - PM Modi
- Renewable energy and energy efficiency is an important aspect, Germany is helping us in that field – PM Modi
- Will establish mechanism for German companies to facilitate their investment and business in India
- We can learn a lot from Germany
- Germany is considered a world leader in skill development
- It's natural that when we are talking about Make in India, we are thinking about cooperation with Germany
- Whenever someone talks about quality in India, he she remembers Germany.
- I am sure India's Lion and Germany's Eagle will make good partners.
- The enthusiasm of Chancellor Merkel and German industry is very encouraging
- With an open mind we have discussed India-Germany ties
- I also thank the German Chancellor for making us partner country in Hannover Messe in the first year of my government in India.
- I thank the German government for the warm welcome accorded to me and my delegation, says PM Modi.
- PM Narendra Modi and Angela Merkel are making a joint statement in Berlin.
