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 | | To accentuate bilateral ties between India and Germany, Dr. Klaus Kinkel, Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs, came to India on a two-day visit from January 23 to 25, 1997. |
 | | Kinkels visit in the beginning of 1997, the year in which India celebrates her 50th anniversary of Independence, is a proof of the cordial bilateral relations between India and Germany, characterised by a long, traditional friendship, mutual trust and respect. |
 | | Meeting I.K. Gujral, Federal Minister Kinkel discussed, among other topics, the subject of regional cooperation, especially of SAARC and the relationship of India to ASEAN countries, as Germany is ready to support Indias desire to participate in the dialogue between the European Union and the Asian Region (ASEM). |
| www.germanembassy-india.org /news/march97/kinkel.htm (545 words) |
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