Source: The post is based on the article “India, Germany ink migration agreement; Jaishankar defends Russian oil purchase” published in The Hindu on 6th December 2022
What is the News?
India and Germany have signed a mobility partnership pact and held comprehensive discussions on key global challenges including the Ukraine conflict, situation in Afghanistan.
What are the key highlights from the India-Germany Foreign Ministers meeting?
Mobility Partnership pact: India and Germany have signed a comprehensive partnership on migration and mobility agreement to ease travel for research, study and work for people in both countries.
On India’s import of crude oil from Russia: India’s Foreign Minister has strongly defended its import of crude oil from Russia. It said that India’s consumption of Russian oil is just one-sixth of European consumption and should not be compared unfavorably.
– Note: Recently, G7 and European Union countries have launched an “oil price cap” plan to withdraw shipping and insurance services to countries that buy Russian oil above the price of $60 a barrel.
On Ukraine War: India’s position on the Ukraine issue is clear that this is not an era of war and that the conflict should be resolved through dialogue.
On India’s G20 Presidency: The two countries discussed India’s G20 Presidency and presidency at the UNSC which overlaps with Germany’s G7 presidency.
– The Indian side also expressed confidence over Germany’s support for India’s bid for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council.
Baby Ariha Issue: India has expressed concerns over an Indian baby girl who has been living in foster care in Germany. The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah over a year back alleging that the parents harassed her. The family members of the child have been seeking her repatriation to India.
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