In April of this year, India won the Cricket World Cup, sealing its spectacular victory at home in front of its own fans. In Germany, the sport that drives people’s passions is football. But India’s favourite sport and Germany’s favourite sport have important characteristics in common: Both are ball sports where tactical planning plays a key role. They are also played in teams and bring excitement to millions of people.

Our economies share many common characteristics as...

Indo–German bilateral relations are based on solid foundations of decades of friendship, trust and cooperation. India was amongst the first countries to recognise the Federal Republic of Germany after the Second World War. This year, we are celebrating 60 years of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Germany. Our relations are based on common values of democracy, peace and rule of law, which were intensified after the reunification of Germany in 1990. The last decade o...

The cooperation and friendship between Germany and India has a long history: This year, we can look back on 60 years of diplomatic relations with India. Since 2000, Germany and India have been engaged in a Strategic Partnership. Since then, we have continuously developed this special political platform for consultations and cooperation and have given it real political substance. The first Indo-German intergovernmental consultations in New Delhi at the end of May 2011 mark another high...

I am delighted that Wegweiser is launching the fourth edition of its “Business Guide Germany India 2011”. It is a most commendable initiative, and the continued popularity of this publication within the business communities of both India and Germany testifies to its relevance and topicality.

This year holds special significance for Indo-German relations as it marks 60 years of the Indo-German diplomatic relationship. And these 60 years since establishment of diplomatic re...

With the Indo-German government consultations, bilateral relations achieved a highpoint this year. At the end of May 2011, Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel travelled to Delhi with Foreign Minister Dr. Westerwelle and ministers Dr. Friedrich, Dr. de Maizière, Dr. Schavan, Dr. Ramsauer, as well as members of the German parliament, in order to hold a joint session with the Indian cabinet, led by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.

The talks underlined the excellent record of bilater...