Reference News Network, January 12 report: According to the German newspaper "Handelsblatt" website, January 11 report, German Chancellor Merkel began a two-day official visit to India on January 12. This is Merkel's first major visit focusing on economic issues since taking office, and also her first visit to Asia. This visit shows how much the geopolitical landscape has changed, and how urgently Germany needs new economic and strategic partners.
The German government hopes to diversify its trade partners, and India has naturally become its top target.
India is one of the largest economies with the fastest global growth. India is an important player in the Indo-Pacific region, a power factor that is confidently finding its place in a new global order. For the EU and Germany, the country holds great opportunities: it can serve as a sales market, a production base, and balance their over-reliance on China.
However, recent key factors have changed. Like Europe, India must face the reality that Russia and the United States no longer follow the same rules. The geopolitical landscape is pushing India and Europe closer together.
But India is not an easy partner. Prime Minister Modi of India pursues policies that prioritize national interests. In terms of security policy, the country still maintains close cooperation with Russia and continues to import gas and oil from Russia. Therefore, anyone negotiating with India should know that they are dealing with a country that clearly knows its own interests.
This visit is no easy task for Merkel. But it marks a major turning point: it shows that Germany is beginning to implement a new foreign economic policy. This policy must take into account the world order where markets and power are being redistributed. (Translated by Wang Qing)
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