German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets PM Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Oct 5: German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan here, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Later, she held talks with Modi at the Hyderabad House.

“Prime Minister Modi has outlined an ambitious programme for the development of this nation and Germany fully intends to be a partner and support it,” a statement from Merkel’s delegation said during her ceremonial welcome.

Earlier, Modi tweeted: “Namaste Chancellor Merkel! Warm welcome to you and the delegation. I look forward to fruitful discussions and strengthening India – Germany ties.”