Partnership In Science And Edu Stronger Than Ever: German Envoy

New Delhi: With about 50,000 Indian students studying in Germany, the partnership between the two countries in terms of science and education is stronger than ever, said German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr. Philipp Ackermann.

He said this at an event held in the national capital to mark the German academic exchange service, DAAD’s 65th anniversary in India, and its 100-year commitment to fostering international academic collaboration.

Even as India looks to strengthen its academic ties with Germany, it will host more than 80 German universities and research institutions. This will be a significant step towards enhancing academic and research partnerships, said DAAD.

“The Indo-German partnership in science and education is stronger than ever. It is one of the building blocks of our bilateral ties. We have almost 50,000 Indian students in Germany, the largest group of foreign students from any country,” Ackermann said.

“Indian scientists are contributing to our research landscape, with their talents, their ambitions, and their discoveries. It is a pleasure to see this exchange grow so dynamically, from year to year,” he added.

At the event, DAAD also published a strategy paper on cooperation with India.