Germany extends support to PM Modi's efforts for economic growth

NEW DELHI: Germany today extended support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts for development and economic growth in the country.

"We honour that your Prime Minister has ambitious programmes for the development of your country and for the economic build up and Germany is fully interested to be your partner and supporter," German Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters after a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Merkel said Germany will extend cooperation in areas such as economy, agriculture, internal security, development issues, defence matters and financial relations.

She said Germany and India will cooperate in international conferences and meetings such as the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris.

Merkel is on a three-day visit to India during which bilateral relations in key areas like trade, security and defence ties are expected to scale up further.