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High-Tech Hub of Bengaluru Experiences Unrest

India's Foreign Minister focuses on attracting skilled specialists, with a particular emphasis in technology hubs. In the nation's tech powerhouse, economic relations are also highlighted for further development.

Tech Hub Wadephul in the Indian Metropolis of Bengaluru
Tech Hub Wadephul in the Indian Metropolis of Bengaluru

High-Tech Hub of Bengaluru Experiences Unrest

The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, embarked on a two-day trip to India, with the focus on economic matters and space collaboration. The visit commenced in Bengaluru, formerly known as Bangalore, where the Minister is expected to engage with German business representatives, students, and employees at the SAP campus.

Recognised as India's "Silicon Valley" due to its high concentration of IT companies, Bengaluru is home to numerous tech giants, including SAP. The Minister's itinerary includes an inspection of the SAP campus and the opening of a visitor center, strengthening the ties between Germany and India's tech sector.

During his visit, the Foreign Minister also plans to exchange views with employees at the satellite test center of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). This visit comes at a significant time, as India is making strides in space exploration. By 2028, the unmanned "Chandrayaan-4" mission is expected to bring moon samples back to Earth.

Moreover, India's ambition to send its first manned spaceflight into orbit is gaining traction. The government in New Delhi plans to launch the three-person crew in India's first manned spacecraft "Gaganyaan" (Vehicle of the Heavens) in the coming years. The German Foreign Minister's visit highlights the potential cooperation between the two countries in this domain.

India's commitment to space exploration does not stop there. The government also announced plans for Indian astronauts to land on the moon by 2040. This ambitious project underscores India's growing role in space exploration and its commitment to scientific advancement.

The German government views India as a significant potential to address its skills shortage, and the Foreign Minister's conversation with German students at the Goethe-Institute in Karnataka, southwestern India, reflects this interest. The Minister also plans to tour an innovation park during his visit, further emphasising the potential for knowledge exchange between the two nations.

As the world's largest democracy, with a population of approximately 1.4 billion, India has a significant role to play in global affairs. The German Foreign Minister's visit to India is a testament to the growing relationship between the two countries and their shared commitment to economic growth and scientific progress. Later that evening, the Minister will continue his journey to the capital, New Delhi, where political talks are scheduled for Wednesday.

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