Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal recently met with several high-profile executives in Berlin to discuss potential collaborations and investments in various sectors. One of his meetings was with Anne-Laure Parrical de Chammard, a member of the Executive Board of Siemens Energy, where they explored opportunities for strengthening cooperation in building reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems. Goyal emphasized India’s commitment to clean energy and its dedication to global partnerships that support the nation’s transition to a low-emission and sustainable future.
Goyal also met with Morten Wierod, CEO of ABB Group, to discuss India’s progress in manufacturing and infrastructure. He highlighted the vast opportunities for the group to deepen its partnership with India’s growth story by leveraging its engineering and digitalization expertise. Furthermore, Goyal met with Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America, to deliberate on enhancing financial cooperation between India and the United States. They discussed ways to deepen India-US financial cooperation, expand investment, and how ongoing reforms and a conducive business environment are strengthening investor confidence in India.
In addition to these meetings, Goyal met with Rene Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Airbus, to explore further collaboration in aerospace and technology. They discussed how Airbus plans to 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. Goyal also interacted with the Indian community in Berlin, acknowledging their achievements in diverse fields and calling upon them to continue being partners in India’s growth and catalysts for deeper India-Germany ties.
Overall, Goyal’s meetings in Berlin aimed to promote India’s growth story and attract investments from global companies. He highlighted the country’s potential in various sectors, including energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and aerospace, and emphasized the government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment. By engaging with top executives from renowned companies, Goyal seeks to deepen India’s partnerships with other nations and drive the country’s transition to a low-emission and sustainable future. These meetings demonstrate India’s efforts to strengthen its global ties and attract foreign investments, which are crucial for the country’s economic growth and development.