(MENAFN- KNN India) India's participation in the Hannover Trade Fair as Partner Country and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's presence at the inauguration had made a visible impact in Germany, said German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen adding that there was a strong interest now in the Make in India mission.
German Defence Minister had called upon PM Modi on Wednesday, where she mentioned that German Chancellor Angela Merkel was looking forward to her visit in October 2015 for the Inter-Governmental Commission meeting as an opportunity to deepen cooperation across all areas of bilateral relations.
She conveyed Germany's keen interest in collaborating with India in defence technology and equipment, including defence manufacturing in India, cyber security and maritime cooperation.
Prime Minister recalled his visit to Germany and his excellent discussions with Chancellor Merkel and German business leaders.
He reiterated that India considered Germany as a vital economic partner, including in areas like skill development and manufacturing.
He invited German companies to take advantage of enormous opportunities of defence manufacturing and defence research and development in India.
He looked forward to the visit of Chancellor Merkel later in the year, said an official release by the Prime Minister's Office. (KNN Bureau)
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