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India and Germany pledge climate cooperation, differ over Ukraine war

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz shake hands after a contract signing ceremony at the chancellery in Berlin on May 2, 2022. © Michael Sohn, AP

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged 10 billion euros ($10.51 billion) to help India achieve its climate goals after meeting its Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Berlin on Monday, but the leaders remained far apart in their stance on the Ukraine war.

In a statement to media, Scholz highlighted the countries' common aims, such as fighting climate change, and the importance of cooperation between democracies.

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