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The India-Germany Foreign Office Consultations (FOC), co-chaired by Shri Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary, Government of India and Dr. Géza Andreas von Geyr, State Secretary of German Foreign Office, were held on 14 April 2026 in Berlin. During the visit, Shri Vikram Misri also met Foreign Minister of Germany, Mr. Johann Wadephul.

2. The consultations were held in a significant year for bilateral ties, as India and Germany are commemorating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year, following the celebration of 25 years of the Strategic Partnership in 2025. The Co-chairs also launched the logo commemorating the 75th anniversary of establishment of India-Germany diplomatic relations.

3. The discussions provided an opportunity for both sides to take stock of the current status of bilateral relations and explore avenues for further deepening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. During the Consultations, both sides undertook a comprehensive review of the full spectrum of India-Germany bilateral relations, including trade and investment, defence and security, technology, green and sustainable development, mobility, and people to people exchanges. They agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries. The two sides also exchanged views on key regional and global developments including the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

4. Foreign Secretary also interacted with senior Foreign Policy experts, Members of Parliament, and senior officials from Federal and State Governments of Germany at Körber Foundation.

5. The discussions were held in a cordial and friendly atmosphere. The visit of Foreign Secretary followed the visit of German Chancellor H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz to India in January 2026, which gave significant momentum to bilateral ties. The visit also helped advance ongoing cooperation across key priority areas and explore substantive outcomes for the next India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations scheduled later this year. Foreign Secretary Misri invited State Secretary von Geyr to visit India at a mutually convenient time.

Berlin
April 15, 2026