India, Germany to explore partnership in AI during Merkel-Modi meet

NEW DELHI: India and Germany will explore possibilities for cooperation in green urban mobility and Artificial Intelligence during their Fifth Biennial Inter Governmental Consultations (IGC) here on November 1.

During the IGC led by top leaders, the two sides will also discuss the deepening of cooperation in traditional sectors such as transport, skill development and energy.

Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, will be accompanied by several Ministers and State Secretaries of the Federal Government, as well as a high-powered business delegation.


Under the IGC format, the counterpart Ministers from both countries will hold initial discussions in their respective areas of responsibility. The outcome of these discussions will be reported on at the IGC Co-Chaired by the Prime Minister and the Federal Chancellor of Germany.

The two Leaders will have a separate engagement with CEOs and business leaders of both countries.

India and Germany have established a Strategic Partnership that is characterized by a high degree of trust and mutual understanding. The two Leaders have regularly interacted on the sidelines of multilateral meetings. Germany is a leading trade and investment partner. The two Leaders will also exchange views on regional and global matters of mutual interest.