Berlin, Oct 25 (NationPress) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed his joy after engaging with the Indian diaspora in Berlin, stating that India takes immense pride in their accomplishments across various sectors, recognizing them as vital partners in India's progress and as pivotal in further enhancing ties with Germany.

On his official X account, Minister Goyal shared on Friday: "Thrilled to connect with the dynamic Indian community in Berlin. We're proud of their contributions across diverse fields. Encouraged them to remain partners in India's advancement and as catalysts for stronger India–Germany relations."

The Minister's official trip to Berlin, which commenced on October 23, is aimed at intensifying India's economic engagement with Germany.

This visit to Berlin represents a significant step in fortifying India's connection with Germany and is particularly noteworthy as the year 2025 will mark the 25th anniversary of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, showcasing the deep-rooted, resilient, and enduring strength of bilateral relations. Goyal's meetings are intended to foster impactful dialogues with senior officials, industry leaders, and business groups from both nations, as stated in an official release.

During his visit, Goyal was a speaker at the third Berlin Global Dialogue (BGD) – an annual summit that united leaders from business, government, and academia to discuss pivotal global economic issues.

He met with Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, a member of the Siemens Energy Executive Board, on Friday, and engaged in discussions about enhancing collaboration to develop more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems.

In a post on X, Goyal stated: "Pleased to meet Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, Member of the Executive Board, @Siemens_Energy. Our discussions centered on deepening collaboration for building more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems. The company's expertise in reducing emissions across the energy landscape aligns well with India's clean energy transition and growth ambitions."

Minister Goyal also engaged with the leadership of the Federation of German Industries in Berlin and addressed efforts to enhance industrial collaboration and strengthen India-Germany trade relations with various business leaders.

"Wonderful meeting with the leadership of the Federation of German Industries, @Der_BDI. Discussed strategic initiatives to further strengthen Indo-German trade relations, deepen industrial collaboration, and elevate the role of our businesses in shaping the future of global trade," the Union Minister posted on X.

Minister Goyal also met Morten Wierod, CEO of ABB Group, and shared insights about India's rapid advancements in manufacturing.

In a post on X, the Union Minister remarked, "Met Morten Wierod, CEO, ABB Group. Shared how India's rapid strides in manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy present vast opportunities for the group to deepen its partnership with our growth story, by leveraging its engineering and digitalization expertise."

On Friday, Goyal had a meeting with Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann, who conveyed strong confidence in India's growth narrative and technological capabilities.

In a post on X, he mentioned, "Wonderful meeting with Rene Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Airbus. Delighted to hear his confidence in India's growth story. We discussed how Airbus plans to further strengthen its partnership with India by leveraging the country's remarkable engineering and technological talent, forward-looking policy initiatives, and improved Ease of Doing Business."

Earlier, Minister Goyal also met Valdis Dombrovskis, the EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, in Berlin.

"Delighted to meet my friend Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and for Implementation and Simplification, over lunch in Berlin. We discussed the significant progress in the India-EU Free Trade Agreement negotiations and our commitment to resolving outstanding issues for a balanced and mutually beneficial trade deal," he wrote on X.

"Met with German CEOs at the Business Leaders' Roundtable in Berlin. Highlighted India's robust reforms agenda, vast opportunities, and future potential across sectors. Reiterated how our supportive policy ecosystem, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, continues to make the country one of the most attractive investment destinations globally," Minister Goyal wrote in another X post.

"Delighted to participate in the panel discussion on 'Growing Together: Trade and Alliances in a Changing World' at the Berlin Global Dialogue. Emphasized how India continues to view its trade partnerships through the lens of long-term mutual growth. Highlighted the vast opportunities that are opening up in the country for global companies to participate in and build for the future," he wrote on X.

Minister Goyal also met Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, in Berlin, where discussions encompassed Germany's commitment to finalizing the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA).

Goyal is in Germany to engage with CEOs and industry leaders to enhance bilateral trade and investment.

“It was a pleasure to meet Katherina Reiche, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, in Berlin. Our discussions focused on deepening Indo-German ties in trade and investment, joint industrial and technological partnerships in green energy, new and emerging technologies, as well as defense. Talks also covered Germany's commitment to finalizing the India-EU FTA,” noted Goyal in a post on X.

“I highlighted how India's large talent pool, combined with our push for Ease of Doing Business, offers attractive prospects for German companies to diversify investments and strengthen supply chain resilience,” the Minister added.