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GERMAN ARMY CHIEF IN INDIA

Special Correspondent

Published : May 2008

New Delhi. Lt Gen. Hans Otto Budde, Chief of the German Army was in New Delhi on an official visit to India from 18-24 May.

His visit marked the upswing in the bilateral defence relations, which are at an all time high now.

According to an official statement, India’s Army-to-Army cooperation with Germany is progressing smoothly and covers joint activities like visits, participation as observers in exercises, training, exchange of experts and study tours. Both India and Germany have contributed significantly to various UN missions and have a lot to share from each other’s experiences.

India and Germany signed a Defence Cooperation Agreement in 2006 and form ed High Committee (and its sub groups) on Defence Cooperation. Since then, regular visits at the highest military levels have taken place. The German Chief of Naval Staff and the Chief of Air Staff visited India in Dec 2006 and Nov 2007 respectively.

During his visit, the German Army Chief interacted with senior military and civilian defence officers, and discussed defence-related issues and prospects for future cooperation between the two Armies. With common concern on increased terrorism in the world, discussions on global and regional security situation including enhanced cooperation in combating terrorism were also held.

India shares warm and cordial relations with Germany that have been strengthened over the years by regular exchange of visits and institutionalization of formal dialogue mechanisms. Both India and Germany are amongst the fastest growing economies in the world and Germany is India’s leading trading partner in EU. It supports India in various international forums like UNSC, NSG etc. and is keen to build a vibrant strategic partnership.