Germany’s Merkel meets Indian PM Modi — in pictures

Mrs Merkel, left, began a mission Monday to clear the path for German companies keen to do business in India, as prime minister Narendra Modi looks to the European powerhouse to help revive its economy. Adnan Abidi / Reuters

The three-day visit focuses on boosting defence, renewable energy, and other bilateral trade. Kay Nietfeld / EPA

“We are co-operating in areas such as economy, agriculture, internal security matters, development issues, defence matters and also in financial relations,” Merkel said after a ceremonial welcome at Delhi’s presidential palace. Roberto Schmidt / AFP Photo

Germany is already India’s most important trading partner in Europe and both Modi and Merkel have said they are keen to boost two-way trade. Kay Nietfeld / EPA

Mrs Merkel inspects the honour guard in New Delhi. EPA

German companies are concerned about “too much red tape, infrastructure hurdles, corruption, lack of skilled labour (and) tax disputes” in India. EPA

Mrs Merkel lays a wreath at the memorial to independence hero Mahatma Gandhi in New Delhi, India. Kay Nietfeld / EPA

Narendra Modi, silhouetted, during the ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Saurabh Das / AP Photo

Angela Merkel began a mission Monday to clear the path for German companies keen to do business in India, as Narendra Modi, the prime minister, looks to the European powerhouse to help revive its economy.