German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Meets PM Modi, Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat. In Pics

Scholz is in India for the first time since taking office as Chancellor of Germany last year. It is also the first visit by a German Chancellor on its own since the IGC mechanism was formed in 2011.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Begins India Visit, Pays Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi At Rajghat

On Saturday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz began a two-day visit to India, during which the Ukraine crisis, China's actions throughout the Indo-Pacific, and expanding bilateral cooperation in trade and the green transition will be top priorities. (Image Source: ANI)

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid a visit to the Rajghat in New Delhi. Scholz visited Rajghat and laid a wreath at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. (Image Source: ANI)

Scholz landed in India early today and visited Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, expanding the Green and Sustainable Development Partnership, and establishing deeper defence ties. (Image Source: PTI)

Both leaders also met with delegations. The meeting was also attended by Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and other dignitaries. (Image Source: PTI)

"India and Germany have strong ties based on similar democratic values and a deep understanding of each other's interests. "The two countries have a long history of cultural and economic interchange," PM Modi stated, according to ANI. (Image Source: PTI)

Scholz and PM Modi addressed the press after the meeting, with PM Modi noting that both countries have a long history of cultural and economic exchange. (Image Source: PTI)

Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Narendra Modi, Scholz stated, "India has undertaken an enormous rise lot has happened and that is also good for the relations between both our countries. The consequences of Russia's aggression are causing hardship throughout the world. ensuring immediate food and energy supplies," ANI reported. (Image Source: PTI)