**Executive Summary**
On April 21, 2026, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the Indian community in Berlin during the first day of his three-day visit to Germany. The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of India-Germany diplomatic relations, highlighting the diaspora's role as a bridge between the two nations. The Raksha Mantri urged the community to promote India's global perspective and contribute to deepening economic ties while staying rooted in their heritage.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Bilateral Relations and Diplomacy**
* 2026 marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Germany, founded on trust, mutual respect, and shared democratic values.
* The nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora is recognized as the strongest bridge between the two countries, contributing across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and the arts.
* **India’s Global Stature**
* India’s influence on the global stage has grown significantly, with the international community now paying close attention to India’s perspective at international fora.
* The government reaffirmed its commitment to providing continued support and security to Indian citizens residing globally.
* **Economic and Technological Progress**
* India is experiencing rapid growth in infrastructure, start-ups, space exploration, and digital innovation.
* The 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision focuses on strengthening domestic capabilities, boosting manufacturing, and reducing dependence on imports.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Diaspora in Germany**
**Impact**
They are acknowledged as critical contributors to bilateral relations and are assured of the Indian government's support and security while residing abroad.
**Action Required**
The diaspora is encouraged to continue strengthening the India-Germany partnership, promote India’s perspective globally, and deepen bilateral economic ties.
**Government of India**
**Impact**
The document reinforces the government's stance on India’s rising global influence and its commitment to the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
**Action Required**
The Ministry of Defence and the government must maintain diplomatic engagement and support for citizens abroad to sustain the momentum of the 75-year partnership.
**Indo-German Business and Technology Sectors**
**Impact**
These sectors are identified as key areas of contribution by the diaspora, with a focus on future collaboration in manufacturing and digital innovation.
**Action Required**
Stakeholders in these sectors are expected to align with India’s goals of technological progress and reduced import dependency through enhanced bilateral cooperation.
Key Entities Referenced
Shri Rajnath Singh: The Union Minister of Defence (Raksha Mantri) who conducted a high-level visit to Germany to strengthen bilateral ties and engage with the Indian diaspora.
Ministry of Defence: The primary Indian government department responsible for the diplomatic visit and the official dissemination of information regarding bilateral defense and economic cooperation.
Germany: The host nation for the diplomatic visit, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations with India focused on trust, shared values, and economic partnership.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The central government vision and initiative aimed at strengthening India's domestic manufacturing capabilities and reducing dependence on imports.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri exhorts Indian diaspora in
Germany to continue contributing to stronger
bilateral ties while staying rooted in their own
heritage
”Indian community is the strongest bridge between the two
countries”
Posted On: 22 APR 2026 10:29AM by PIB Delhi
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh interacted with the Indian community in Berlin on Day-1 of his 3-day
visit to Germany on April 21, 2026. He praised the nearly 300,000-strong Indian diaspora, describing them
as the strongest bridge between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business,
technology, healthcare, academia, and arts.
Raksha Mantri reasserted the fact that India’s stature has grown on the global stage under the leadership of
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “Earlier, India’s words at the international fora were not heeded; but
today, the whole world listens carefully,” he said. He exhorted the Indians in Germany to promote India’s
perspective globally and deepen economic ties.
Shri Rajnath Singh highlighted that 2026 marks 75 years of diplomatic relations with Germany, built on
trust, mutual respect, and shared democratic values. He urged the Indian diaspora to continue contributing
to a stronger India-Germany partnership while staying rooted in their own heritage. He reaffirmed the
commitment towards the Indian diaspora by assuring the Government’s continued support and security to
its citizens residing in different parts of the globe.Raksha Mantri spoke about India’s rapid economic growth and technological progress, pointing to
advances in infrastructure, start-ups, space, and digital innovation. He stated that the vision of
Aatmanirbhar Bharat is aimed at strengthening domestic capabilities, boosting manufacturing, and
reducing dependence on imports.
Shri Rajnath Singh termed the interaction as a special moment and expressed gratitude to the attendees for
gathering despite their professional commitments. He noted the warm welcome extended to him and his
delegation as a reflection of the strong and growing India-Germany partnership.
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