Embassy Departments

Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) German Embassy and Head, Department for Economic and Global Affairs

Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) and Head, Department for Economic and Global Affairs

The Ambassador is supported in his role by the Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Cord Meier-Klodt, who represents the Ambassador inside and outside the Embassy in all areas. The Department for Economic & Global Affairs is engaged with Indian stakeholders on global issues focussing on tangible results in business, trade, agriculture, energy, environment, sustainable development, higher education, vocational training as well as science & technology.

Curriculum Vitae
Germany & India: Partners on global issues

Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a joint press conference

The Political Section

The work of the Political Section focuses on Indian domestic and foreign politics. It provides the German Government with a comprehensive view of the political structures and procedures in Indian politics.

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The Consular Section

The Consular and Legal Section of the German Embassy provides visa services for those who would like to travel to Germany, as well as a range of services for German citizens.

A technician fits a gas compressor in Leipzig, Germany

The Economics Section

The work of the Economic and Commercial Department focuses on macroeconomic environment and economic policy issues while the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce looks after the practical aspects of doing business in India.

Germany expands nanotechnology funding with new action plan

The Science & Technology Section

Germany is a land of ideas and a hub of cutting-edge international science and research. Research and development-intensive industries account for more than half of all industrial production in Germany.  The science section in the German Embassy co-ordinates the various activities of institutions of Germany and India in the scientific area. 

A  programme entitled ’48 Degrees‘ that took place in Delhi focussed on social and environmental issues

The Economic Cooperation & Development Section

India is one of Germany's most important partner countries in development cooperation (DC). Activities of Indo-German development cooperation focus on the energy sector, the environment, economic reforms and health. 

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The Press and Information Section

The German Embassy's Press Department is the first stop for journalists seeking information on government positions or other issues of interest to journalists.

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The Cultural Section

Germany's cultural relations policy is part of our foreign policy. It promotes contact, co-operation and understanding between people and institutions in the cultural area. 

Typ 124 Frigate FGS Hamburg, which took part in a bilateral exercise with the Indian Navy off the coast of Kerala near Kochi.

The Military Section

The Military Staff to the German Embassy at New Delhi represents all services of the German Armed Forces including the Civilian Defence Procurement and Technology Department.

Departments

Ambassador's Corner

German Ambassador to India Michael Steiner

Ambassador Michael Steiner is Germany's Ambassador to India.

Preventing corruption

Korruption

The Directive Concerning the Prevention of Corruption in the Federal Administration of 30 July 2004 lays down the legal framework for the anti-corruption tasks at the Federal Foreign Office headquarte...