Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today held a meeting with German Federal Minister of Economy and Energy, Katherina Reiche in Berlin. The discussions focussed on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, green energy, and skilling. Mr Goyal also met Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany’s G7 and G20 Sherpa and discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral economic relationship.

Later, the Union Minister also chaired a roundtable with CEOs and leaders of German Mittelstand companies at the Indian Embassy, who conveyed their keenness to do business in India and expand existing investments. The Minister highlighted the opportunities offered by India and the measures taken by the Government to facilitate investments and ease of doing business. They discussions explored synergies and stronger business-to-business linkages, especially in areas of innovation, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing.