German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will be visiting India on a State visit on February 25 and 26, reads a statement of Ministry of External Affairs. During his visit, Chancellor will be accompanied by senior officials and a high-powered business delegation.
Chancellor Scholz, is scheduled to arrive in New Delhi on February 25 and will proceed to Bengaluru on February 26, the press release of MEA said. It’s a first standalone visit of a German Chancellor to India since the biennial Inter-Governmental Consultation mechanism that commenced in 2011.
According to a report by ANI, Scholz will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan. Prime Minister and Chancellor will hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues. The two Leaders will also interact with CEOs and business leaders of both sides.
Chancellor Scholz’s visit will enable both sides to take stock and progress on the key outcomes of the 6th IGC, strengthen security and defence cooperation, work towards closer economic ties, enhance opportunity for mobility of talent and give strategic guidance to ongoing collaboration in Science & Technology, reads the release.