India and Germany agree to Strengthen their Cooperation in the field of Science & Technology

Introduction

A Parliamentary delegation from Germany led by Dr. Simone Raatz, the Chairman of the German Parliamentary Committee on Education, Research and Technology Assessment called on the Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Harsh Vardhan in New Delhi today to discuss issues relating to mutual cooperation.  Both sides agreed to strengthen their cooperation in the field of Science & Technology with continued funding for the projects already in progress.  Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that India is committed to collaborations with Germany, which India considers to be its strong partner in the field of Science & Technology.

The German delegation expressed happiness at India’s continued support to the research project on nuclear fusion technology.  They also expressed interest in collaborating with India in the area of Solar Energy and other clean and green technologies. 

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Press Information Bureau, November 18, 2015