this is a violation of international law
Speaking from Bangalore Tuesday prior to travelling to the capital, Wadephul emphasized Germany’s firm stance, stating, “Germany’s position is very clear: this is a violation of international law All states have an interest in maintaining the rule-based order – including India
He suggested India, which shares border disputes with countries like China, also has a vested interest in upholding international legal principles “The law must be upheld and the law of the strong does not apply” Wadephul stated He confirmed he intends to discuss Germany’s position on Russia’s actions with both Jaishankar and Modi, with a scheduled evening meeting with the Prime Minister providing a further opportunity for dialogue
The Minister indicated he was not concerned by recent images of Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin appearing together at a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shanghai He acknowledged India’s longstanding tradition of independence, noting its history as a member of the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War, a position he believes India has now resumed
Despite these differing perspectives, Wadephul advocated for closer cooperation with India “This country offers great opportunities for collaboration with Germany, as I was able to see today during my visit to many businesses” he said “We must seize these opportunities Germany needs global partners and India is certainly among the privileged partners we must seek”