India has actively sought to strengthen bilateral ties with Germany and Spain.
India's engagements with Germany and Spain come after a recent visit to Russia for the BRICS summit, demonstrating India's efforts to maintain a balanced foreign policy.
India-Germany Relations:
Both countries have prioritized cooperation in areas like innovation, technology, skilling, mobility, green energy, and trade.
German businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and reduce reliance on China.
The two countries aim to boost bilateral trade to $26 billion and attract $27 billion in German investments.
India-Spain Relations:
While relatively less prominent, India and Spain are strengthening their ties, particularly in technology and engineering.
The inauguration of the Airbus-Tata joint venture to assemble C-295 aircraft signifies a strategic partnership in the defense sector.
India's simultaneous engagements with Germany and Spain, despite their competitive interests in the defense sector, highlights its strategy to diversify its options.
Navigating Geopolitical Challenges
Ukraine Conflict: India has expressed concerns over the loss of life and emphasized the need for peace.
West Asia Crisis: While both statements condemned the violence, the statement with Germany explicitly condemned Hamas and called for the release of hostages, while the statement with Spain did not name Hamas and focused on protecting civilians.
The varying stances of European countries, including Spain, on the West Asia crisis highlight the need for India to engage with European countries individually, despite their collective alignment with the EU.
Overall, India's diplomatic efforts are aimed at strengthening bilateral relations, diversifying its economic partnerships, and navigating complex geopolitical landscapes.
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