Want to serve as catalyst to take Indo-German friendship to new level: New German envoy
New Delhi, Aug 13
Germany's new Ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, said on Thursday that he wants to serve as a "matchmaker, enabler and catalyst" to take friendship between the two nations to a new level.
In a video posted on X, Wieck recalled his first visit to India when he was a student. He later served as the Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy. He also spoke about meeting the Embassy team in New Delhi and described them as a "true engine" behind the operations carried out by the mission.
"For me, coming to India is like coming home. I am an old friend of India. I first came to India 35 years ago. I was still a student, immediately I felt thrilled by the country and its people. Many years later, together with Cordula, I returned to India as Deputy Head of the German Embassy. We have fond memories of these years. And here we are again. We have just arrived from Berlin. On my first day, I met with the entire Embassy team. They are the true engine behind our operations," Wieck said in the video.
He stated that it is an honour for him to serve as Germany's Ambassador to India and that the Indian diaspora is growing in Germany while the German investments are increasing in India.
"Once I have presented my credentials in the coming weeks, I want to serve as a matchmaker, as an enabler, and as a catalyst to bring the Indo-German friendship to a new level. We are building new bridges between our nations every day. The Indian diaspora in Germany is growing as the German investments in India. In these dynamic times, it's a great honour to serve as the German Ambassador to India, together with the entire Embassy team and our four general consulates across the country," said Wieck.
Prior to joining the German Embassy in India, Wieck served as Political Director in Germany's Federal Ministry of Defence. He served as Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embassy in New Delhi from 2017-2020.
Germany is one of India's most important partners in Europe. India was one of the first nations to establish diplomatic ties with Germany after the Second World War in 1951. The year 2026 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The strategic partnership between India and Germany is based on the Agenda for the Indo-German Partnership in the 21st Century, which was adopted in May 2000 and updated by further joint declarations, such as the Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement of 2022, according to a German Federal Foreign Office statement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Great to see this level of enthusiasm from a new ambassador. My company has been working with German firms in Bengaluru and the collaboration has been fantastic. With more investments coming in, this relationship is only going to get stronger. Looking forward to seeing what Ambassador Wieck achieves in his tenure.
"Matchmaker, enabler and catalyst"—love the enthusiasm! Germany has always been a reliable partner, especially in tech and manufacturing. With Make in India and Germany's Industrie 4.0, there's so much we can learn from each other. 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2026—that's history to be proud of. Jai Hind!
Nice sentiments, but I hope this isn't just diplomatic talk. India has been waiting for greater German investment in defense and renewable energy. We need concrete action on the migration agreement too—Indian students and professionals are still facing long visa delays. Let's see if the promises translate into reality on the ground.
As someone who lived in Berlin for three years, I can vouch for the warmth Indians feel there. The diaspora is indeed growing—you see Indian restaurants, yoga studios, and even Diwali celebrations in German cities now! Ambassador Wieck's personal connection to India is reassuring. The foundation is strong, the direction is right. Wishing him all the best! 🙏
As a German expat living in India for five years, I can say this relationship is special. My Indian colleagues are some of the most hardworking and innovative people I've met. Ambassador Wieck's background in both diplomacy and defense is exactly what we need—this partnership isn't just about
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