In Berlin, Rajnath called on German industry to “co-create, co-develop and co-innovate in India”

Addressing German MPs in Berlin, Rajnath Singh The industry on Tuesday extended an invitation to industries there, saying “Aatmanirbhar Bharat is not just a procurement scheme, it is an invitation to co-create, co-develop and co-innovate”.After arriving in Germany, Rajnath was welcomed with military courtesy at Berlin Airport. En route from Munich to Berlin, he traveled in a Luftwaffe special aircraft, escorted by fighter jets. During his three-day visit, Rajnath will hold talks with German Foreign Minister Boris Pistorius and other senior leaders.Addressing the Standing Committee of the German Parliament, Rajnath strongly advocated for greater cooperation between the defense industrial ecosystems of the two countries. He asserted, “Today’s world is facing new security threats, and technological changes have made the situation highly complex and intricate. A new approach that is willing to adapt to the changing environment is the need of the times.”He pointed out that the Indian defense sector is undergoing unprecedented changes and strengthening cooperation with German industry can bring significant mutual benefits. “We recognize the established strengths of Germany’s leading industrial companies, while also admiring the vitality and dynamism of Germany’s renowned small and medium-sized enterprises in advanced and emerging technologies. In India too, our start-ups and enterprising private companies are rapidly augmenting and complementing the capabilities of our large and established defense enterprises. This is an area where India and Germany are naturally complementary and our partnership can be deepened further. “To address today’s global challenges, Rajnath emphasized the need for a coordinated response and trusted strategic partnerships. “afternoon Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attach great importance to advancing this strategic partnership. We are also seeing a clear convergence of views at the EU level, reflected in the growing momentum of engagement with India, including through the India-EU Defense and Strategic Partnership. “He said that India and Germany are not only strategic partners but also important voices shaping today’s global discourse. “We are mature democracies bound by shared values ​​and a dynamic economy driven by resilience, innovation and a determined industrial spirit. As legislators and distinguished committee members, your guidance, voice and support can further strengthen and enrich the future course of our defense and strategic cooperation.“Rajnath noted that the current geopolitical instability can no longer be viewed as a regional issue. The consequences are global, he said, calling them not local riots but serious developments that, in addition to huge humanitarian costs, will have far-reaching impacts on energy security, food security and global economic stability.