German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann and Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell called on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his official residence on June 29 and discussed about strengthening ties.
Tweeting photographs of the meetings at his 10, Rajaji Marg residence, Mr. Kharge said India was among the first countries to establish diplomatic ties with the Federal Republic of Germany.
“Today, Germany is amongst India’s most valued partners, both bilaterally and in the global context. Met H .E. Dr. Philipp Ackermann, Ambassador of Germany in India, and deliberated upon the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries founded upon common democratic principles and marked by a high degree of trust and mutual respect,” tweeted Mr. Kharge.