German Chancellor Angela Merkel Given Ceremonial Welcome

New Delhi: German Chancellor Angela Merkel today received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi, ahead of her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

External affairs ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted: "Íts a Guten Morgen in Delhi as Chancellor Angela Merkel receives a ceremonial welcome at the @RashtrapatiBhvn."
 

A personal warmth. EAM @SushmaSwaraj calls on Chancellor Angela Merkel, welcomes her before delegation level talks pic.twitter.com/bOZ0Dd9hA1

- Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) October 5, 2015

"Prime Minister Modi has outlined an ambitious programme for the development of this nation and Germany fully intends to be a partner and support it," a statement from Ms Merkel's delegation said during her ceremonial welcome.

Earlier, PM Modi tweeted: "Namaste Chancellor Merkel! Warm welcome to you and the delegation. I look forward to fruitful discussions and strengthening India - Germany ties."

Namaste Chancellor Merkel! Warm welcome to you & the delegation. I look forward to fruitful discussions & strengthening India-Germany ties.

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 4, 2015