German media quoted Angela Merkel as saying, “The situation in Kashmir today cannot be called good. I hope this will change.”
New Delhi| German Chancellor Angela Merkel is on a two-day visit to India. On Friday, she told the German media that the (turbulent) conditions in Kashmir cannot be termed as permanent for long. However, the Kashmir issue was not discussed in the Inter-Governmental Consultation (IGC) meeting between the two countries. Merkel hoped that PM Modi would do something about the Kashmir issue.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a business meeting in Delhi: We will also earmark Euros 200 Million to reform bus sector in Tamil Nadu. Whoever has looked at pollution in Delhi yesterday would find very good arguments to replacing diesel buses with electric buses. pic.twitter.com/I176YBGpMb
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German media quoted Merkel as saying, “The situation in Kashmir today cannot be called good. I hope this will change.” Earlier, some foreign lawmakers, including those from the United States, also expressed concern over the sanctions imposed in Jammu and Kashmir after the removal of Article 370. On August 5, the Indian government announced the removal of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir.
The closed-door meeting of Modi-Merkel
After a delegation-level discussion between Modi and Merkel, a closed-door meeting was also held on Friday at the Prime Minister’s residence. This included some ministers and officers from both countries. On behalf of India, it included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.
Merkel on Delhi Pollution
Angela Merkel addressing an event here said that Germany has earmarked US$1 Billion funds for launching the Indo-German partnership for green urban mobility. Referring to the pollution in Delhi, she said, “We will also earmark Euros 200 Million to reform bus sector in Tamil Nadu. Whoever has looked at pollution in Delhi yesterday would find very good arguments for replacing diesel buses with electric buses.”
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