New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Berlin to begin the first leg of his three-day Europe visit. PM Modi was greeted by members of the Indian community, who were awaiting his arrival at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. Many children along with their parents were present at the hotel, waving their hands at the Prime Minister's arrival.
An Indian-origin boy left a mark on the PM as he sang a patriotic song in front of him. The Prime Minister was extremely impressed by the boy as he snapped his fingers and praised the boy.
The Prime Minister also interacted with a little girl who presented him with a portrait of his picture. He took a picture with the girl who called him her icon and also signed the portrait for her.
The people chanted "Vande Mataram" and "Bharat Mata ki Jai" on seeing the Prime Minister.
During his visit to Germany, PM Modi will hold his first in-person meeting with the newly appointed Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
PM Modi and Olaf Scholz will also co-chair the 6th India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC). The 6th IGC will be followed by a high-level roundtable where the PM and Chancellor Scholz will interact with the top CEOs of both countries. PM Modi will also interact and address the Indian diaspora in Germany.