On 12th of April, Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down at the Hannover airport in Germany. The three day visit held great significance and was aimed at advancing the India-Germany partnershipat the global front. Shri Modi even tweeted and expressed his delight prior embarking on his three nation tour. The Germany visit was quite eventful for the PM. He inaugurated the Hannover Messe jointly with German Chancellor Angela Merkel where India was the partner country.
My France, Germany & Canada visit is centred around supporting India's economic agenda & creating jobs for our youth. https://t.co/fQ7PaZbrbx— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015
In Germany, Chancellor Merkel & I will jointly inaugurate @Hannover_Messe where India is a partner country. https://t.co/UJHzMFrzoA— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2015
Germany, considered being among the industrial hubs of the world, known for high quality, efficiency and durability of its products. The country is also a key economic partner to India. The Prime Minister held extensive meetings as soon as he reached Hannover. He met a number of business leaders and German CEOs and put forward the great potential that India has for the entire world.
PM's programmes in Germany begin with a meeting with German CEOs. pic.twitter.com/1IFuf8fnLM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi also unveiled the Statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Hannover and paid rich tributes to Bapu. A large number of people were present during the occasion.There he spoke about how Gandhiji had been a source of inspiration for the entire world.
Ideals of Gandhi ji inspire people across the world. Unveiled Gandhi ji's statue in Hannover. https://t.co/HD1u3ZsQgL pic.twitter.com/9wEPodD3cP— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2015
Later, Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel jointly inaugurated the Hannover Messe – the world’s largest Industrial fair. Prime Minister Modi expressed his joy for India being a partner country at the Hannover fair this year. He happily noted the efforts made by Germany for giving momentum to the ‘Make in India’ campaign. At the event, the PM said, “Lions are the symbol of a new India.” Shri Narendra Modi outlaid his vision of where there was economic stability, jobs for people and best of the infrastructure. He also sought the German partnership for opening up India’s seamless economic potential.
Our decision to be here in the first year of my Government reflects our priority. Want to accelerate economic growth & create jobs: PM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
We want to build world class industry and infrastructure: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
Today, I come to seek German partnership in the mission to open up India's seamless economic potential: PM @narendramodi at @hannover_messe— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
Pitching for ‘Make in India’, PM Modi further added that it was neither a brand nor a slogan. He believed it to be a national movement for India. Shri Modi invited the business houses to set up and ‘Make in India.’ He considered himself to be privileged for have got the chance to be at the Hannover Messe. Assuring the business hubs that the Indian Government would carry out all necessary measures to make it easy for doing business operations in the country, Shri Modi presented India’s economic stability and the desire to grow as a force of peace and stability in the world.
For me, @makeinindia is not a brand. Nor is it simply a slogan on a smart lion! It is a new national movement: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
You will find environment that is not only open but also welcoming: PM @narendramodi at the @hannover_messe— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
India will do its part- as an anchor of economic stability; an engine for growth and as a force of peace and stability in the world: PM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 12, 2015
Privileged to be at inauguration of @hannover_messe! Come, @makeinindia & explore the opportunities India offers. https://t.co/dvY9fhPHu4— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 12, 2015
On the very second day of his visit, PM Narendra Modi and Chancellor Angela Merkel visited India Pavilion at the Hannover Messe.At the India Pavilion of Hannover Messe, the diverse scope that India possessed was showcased to the entire world.Shri Modi invited the world, “Come, and Make in India.” Adding to it, he further said that demography, democracy and demand were drawing the world’s attention towards India.
The entire world is looking at India. Demography, democracy and demand are drawing the world to India: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Come to India, increase your partnership with India and make use of this opportunity India offers to scale new heights of success: PM— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
In his short address, at the Indo-German Business Summit, the Prime Minister outlaid his vision of a developed India. Touching upon the key areas of promoting the manufacturing sector and job creation for youth, the PM assured the German companies about the changing environment in India. Shri Modi highlighted the Government of India’s efforts to create an environment that was business friendly and where approvals for industry were dealt at a much faster pace.
We also want to promote manufacturing in a big way particularly to create jobs for our youth: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
We have committed ourselves for creating and improving the business environment: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
I am here to assure the German companies that India is now a changed country: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
In our very first Budget, we said we will not resort to retrospective taxation: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
We have fast tracked approvals in industry and infrastructure: PM @narendramodi at the Business Summit— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
The Prime Minister also highlighted the Government’s effort to encourage innovation, research and development and entrepreneurship in the country.
At Indo-German Business Summit I said- come, see for yourself the winds of change in India! https://t.co/5TjPNXBE9s pic.twitter.com/5rpnwLXdqf— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2015
Prime Minster Narendra Modi later flew to Berlin, where he visited the Siemens Technical Academy.
PM @narendramodi at the Siemens technical academy. pic.twitter.com/bvE9X7y4qN— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Shri Narendra Modi also addressed at a community reception where he spoke about India becoming a manufacturing hub which was a matter of pride. He also emphasized on how IT revolution showcased the strength of today’s youth. For India, he said three things were essential to be balanced-agriculture, manufacturing and services sector.
In the coming days, it is the need of the hour that India becomes a manufacturing hub. We can't let this opportunity go: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
IT revolution showed the world the strength of our youth: PM @narendramodi at the community reception in Berlin— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Zero defect and zero effect, both are very important: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
Becoming a manufacturing hub is not merely an economic activity, it is a matter of our pride: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 13, 2015
On 14th of April, PM Modi paid a visit to Berlin Hauptbahnhof-the main railway station in Berlin. The Prime Minister discussed several ways of modernisation and advancement of the Indian Railways with the officials at theBerlin Hauptbahnhof. He was informed about the latest technological improvements.
Among other issues PM discusses use of technology in the railways. pic.twitter.com/lW13r23XKE— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
My visit to Berlin Hauptbahnhof was a valuable experience. Learnt a lot about railway infrastructure & modernisation pic.twitter.com/Ye8cIeJUaM— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
In Berlin, Prime Minister and the German Chancellor addressed a Joint Press Meet. Shri Modi said that the ‘Indian Lion’ and the ‘German Eagle’ were great partners. The Prime Minister noted the enthusiasm of the German industry and invited German business houses to explore the potential existing in India.
The Lion & the Eagle will make a very good combination & I am sure of that: PM @narendramodi at the Joint Press Meet with Chancellor Merkel— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
It is natural that when we are thinking about @makeinindia we are thinking about cooperation with Germany: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
Considering Germany to be valued partner, the PM said that a lot could be learnt from Germany on part of ‘Skill Development.’ Shri Modi touched upon key areas of national safety and security. He strongly raised voice for India as well as Germany’s permanent membership in the UN Security Council.
Germany is known for skill development, which is a priority area for us. There is a lot we can learn from Germany: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
I believe both India and Germany should be permanent members in the UNSC and the world will gain a lot by this: PM @narendramodi— PMO India (@PMOIndia) April 14, 2015
PM Modi also presented the German Chancellor with some manuscripts and papers by Sir C V Raman.
Presented Chancellor Angela Merkel with some manuscripts and papers by Sir C V Raman. https://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ pic.twitter.com/sNUGEJZj9A— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman's work finds extensive application in diverse areas, even quantum chemistry – in which Chancellor Merkel holds a doctorate.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman had a deep connection with Germany. He was inspired to pursue science as a career by famous German scientist von Helmholtz.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Terms Raman Effect & Raman Spectrum themselves were coined in 1928 by a German physics professor Dr Peter Pringsheim. https://t.co/WBTE6VxCdZ— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Sir CV Raman, who could read German, also invited leading German scientists of the time to Calcutta University & IISc, Bangalore.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Shri Modi thanked Chancellor Merkel and Germany for giving him such a warm reception over and supporting the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Indian Government at the Hannover Messe. The Prime Minister expected that in the times to come, the India-Germany relationship would be bolstered and both the nations would work together in mutual interest and for welfare of the people. Taking once again to twitter, the PM expressed his contentment and tweeted in German!
Ich verlasse Deutschland mit großer Befriedigung. Dieser Besuch wird die indisch-deutschen Beziehungen verstärken. Vielen Dank Deutschland!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
Der Besuch @hannover_messe war unvergesslich. Ich bin froh über die Begeisterung für Indien und @makeinindia. Herzlich Willkommen in Indien!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
I leave Germany with great satisfaction. This visit will strengthen the India-Germany ties. Thank you Germany!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
The visit to @hannover_messe was memorable. I am glad at the enthusiasm for India and @makeinindia. Heartiest welcome to India!— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2015
