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Scholz Heads to India to Deepen Ties on Green Energy, Defense

German chancellor traveling with large business delegation
Russia’s war on Ukraine on agenda in talks with Premier Modi

Olaf Scholz, left, and Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, on Feb. 25. — Olaf Scholz, left, and Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, on Feb. 25.
Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg

By

Michael Nienaber and

Sudhi Ranjan Sen

February 25, 2023, 1:30 AM UTC

Olaf Scholz wants to use his first visit to India as German chancellor this weekend to strengthen business ties with the world’s most populous democracy and deepen cooperation in areas including green energy, climate protection and defense.

Scholz also plans to discuss Russia’s war on Ukraine with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a time when Europe and its allies are struggling to maintain economic pressure on the Kremlin and isolate President Vladimir Putin.