Piyush Goyal discusses trade, innovation, and sustainability with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul

By A Staff Reporter

New Delhi: Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he held a productive meeting with Johann Wadephul, Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, to strengthen bilateral economic and strategic ties.

In a post on social media, Goyal said the discussions revolved around boosting trade and investment partnerships while exploring new areas of cooperation. “Our discussions focused on boosting bilateral trade and investment ties, while exploring new avenues of cooperation in innovation, sustainability, technology and other areas of mutual interest for shared growth and prosperity,” he wrote.

Officials noted that India and Germany share a longstanding economic partnership, with Germany being one of India’s most important trading partners in the European Union. The two countries have been working together in sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, mobility, and digital technologies.

The meeting also comes at a time when both sides are looking to deepen cooperation in sustainable development and green technologies, aligning with their shared commitments under global climate goals.