PM intends to seek greater business ties with Germany

Updated on: Thursday, April 11, 2013

Ahead of his visit, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he intends to seek greater business ties with Germany as India continues to take steps to boost domestic investments, attract foreign capital and spur the economy back to its long-term growth potential of eight per cent.

Singh, who left for Berlin on a three-day visit, said Germany is also a key partner for India in areas like infrastructure, manufacturing, science and technology, higher education, vocational training and clean and renewable energy.

"We expect to sign a number of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding in these areas," he said, adding, "I intend to seek greater trade and investment ties with Germany."

This will be Singh's third bilateral visit to Germany and fifth bilateral Summit since his first visit to Germany in 2006.

His delegation includes Ministers of New and Renewable Energy, Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Commerce, Industry and Textiles, External Affairs, and Human Resource Development.

On April 12, the Prime Minister will call on the President of Germany before his return.

PM intends to seek greater business ties with Germany

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