New Delhi and Berlin Pave the Way Towards a Fruitful Relationship
Wadephul and Jaishankar meet in Berlin to strengthen economic and military ties
May 28th, 2025
On May 23rd, 2025, the German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, met with his Indian counterpart, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in Berlin. The meeting was motivated by the desire of both nations' representatives to strengthen a bond that has been building for years. Both sides intend to consolidate the alliance in every possible area. Moreover, security cooperation was the predominant topic of the meeting, during which special mention was made of the deployment of German troops in the Indo-Pacific region, highlighting joint activities with the Indian Navy and Air Force.
Currently, this geographical area is experiencing increased militarization by major global powers, contributing to growing instability and battles for power and influence. Consequently, this has triggered Germany’s strategic shift towards the area. An example of this is the terrorist attack committed on April 22, 2025, in the Indian-administered territory of Kashmir. Also known as the Pahalgam attack, this aggravating factor acted as a catalyst and became one of the pivotal reasons that prompted the meeting between the two representatives. The attack, like other acts of terrorism, underscored the need for global cooperation. Moreover, building on decades of partnership through platforms like the Inter-governmental Consultations, Wadephul expressed Germany’s commitment to supporting India’s stability and fostering global counter-terrorism efforts, paving the way for sustained India-Germany collaboration.
Furthermore, beyond security and defense, Germany seeks to expand cooperation to other domains, mainly referring to the economy, a rapidly growing sector in the Indian state. The German nation has set its focus on trade and investment, leveraging its industrial expertise and India’s burgeoning tech ecosystem to counterbalance the increasing economic influence of regional powers like China.
Ultimately, the strategic alliance outlined by the German Foreign Minister encompasses all areas. Its objectives go beyond strengthening a bond they have nurtured for years. Through this meeting, both countries commit to elevating cooperation to the next level, facing the pressing challenges in the Indo-Pacific region together as a single force.
References
- https://www.deutschland.de/es/news/wadephul-reforzar-aun-mas-los-lazos-con-india https://www.deutschland.de/es/news/wadephul-reforzar-aun-mas-los-lazos-con-india
- https://www.dw.com/en/india-goes-on-diplomatic-offensive-after-kashmir-attack/a-72672163 https://www.dw.com/en/india-goes-on-diplomatic-offensive-after-kashmir-attack/a-72672163
- https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-has-every-right-to-defend-itself-germany-backs-new-delhi-after-operation-sindoor-11707635603986.html https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-has-every-right-to-defend-itself-germany-backs-new-delhi-after-operation-sindoor-11707635603986.html
