External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that it is an uncertain period in world affairs, and both strategic unpredictability and economic volatility are on the rise.
In his remarks during the German Unity Day celebrations, Dr Jaishankar stated that India and Germany have an important responsibility for stabilising the global order and promoting peace, progress and prosperity. He said this is best done by expanding convergences and taking forward a mutually beneficial agenda.
Dr Jaishankar expressed his appreciation for Germany’s clear stand in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. He highlighted that his German counterpart, Johann Wadephul, was unambiguous in supporting India’s right to defend itself against terrorism. He added that it is in full consonance with India’s belief that there should be zero tolerance towards terrorism.
The Minister expressed happiness at the steady growth of bilateral trade and investment. He added that Germany is also key to India’s ongoing trade negotiations with the European Union.
