New Delhi: German Chancellor Angela Merkel arrived India late Thursday evening on a three-day visit in a bid to expand bilateral ties between both the nations.
The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral economic and strategic ties.
“German Chancellor Angela Merkel landed at Palam Air Base for Indo German Government Consultations. Push for a new level of Indo German Relations. Follow us #IGGC for news about the visit of a high powered political and business delegation. @germanydiplo @RegSprecher,” the German Embassy in India tweeted.
According to sources, the visiting dignitary will be given a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Later in the day, she will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and this is likely to be followed by Exchange of Agreements and Press Statements.
Chancellor Merkel will also meet President Ram Nath Kovind.
On Saturday, the visiting dignitary will hold a meeting with a business delegation and also visit Metro Station at Dwarka Sector 21.
Notably, Chancellor Merkel's visit comes days after the German Parliament passed a resolution calling for the need for Germany to upgrade its ties with India.
