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NEW DELHI, Oct 25 (KUNA) -- India and Germany agreed on Friday to deepen cooperation in several areas of mutual interests signing eight agreements as German Chancellor and Prime Minister Narendra Modi met as part of the 7th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations in New Delhi.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs quoted Modi as saying in a joint press meeting after the talks that several events that took place in the last two days indicate to the depth of strategic partnership between the two nations.
The Intergovernmental Consultations, Asia Pacific Conference for German Business, CEO Forum meeting, and German Naval ships visiting Goa are showing the strong ties between the two countries, Modi said.
"Today, our innovation and technology roadmap has been launched. A whole-of-government approach to Critical and emerging technologies, skill development, and innovation has also been agreed upon. This will strengthen cooperation in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, and clean energy," Modi told the joint press conference.
Modi added that growing cooperation in the defense and security sectors reflects deep mutual trust between the two nations and the pact on the exchange of classified information is a new step in this direction.
The Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty signed today will further bolster joint efforts to combat terrorism and separatist elements, Modi said.
He added that both the countries are constantly working on green and sustainable growth adding "we have agreed on the second phase of the Green Urban Mobility Partnership" and the Green Hydrogen Roadmap has also been launched.
Modi also expressed concern over the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East.
"India has always maintained that war cannot solve any problem at all, and stands ready to make every possible contribution towards the restoration of peace," the Indian PM said.
He also emphasised that both countries agree on ensuring freedom of navigation and adherence to the rule of law in accordance with international laws in the Indo-Pacific region.
Both the sides also underlined the need for reforms in various multilateral institutions, including the UN Security Council. (end)
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