In a stern message to
The concerns over terrorism figured during wide-ranging talks Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Saturday.
"It has been made clear to Pakistan that terrorism is not a means to an end to solve political problems. It is unacceptable," Merkel said at a joint press interaction with Dr Singh.
The Prime Minister said that both sides discussed the possibility of entering into bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy. If this crystalises, Germany will follow the US , France and some other countries for civil nuclear cooperation withIndia .
Dr Singh said India deeply valued Germany 's consistent support in the 45-member Nuclear Suppliers Group for the opening of international commerce for New Delhi in the field of civil nuclear energy.
Both the leaders said that India and Germany will work hard together to advance UN Security Council reforms for expansion of both permanent and non-permanent seats.
Both India and Germany will assume non-permanent seats in the Security Council from 1st January 2011 for a two-year period.
The Prime Minister said that both sides discussed the possibility of entering into bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy.
The two sides agreed to enhance bilateral trade from the present level of 13 euro billion to 20 billion euros by 2012. On his part Dr Singh said relaxation of German export control laws will bring in a new horizon for expanding bilateral trade.
The Prime Minister said there are no bilateral irritants in the excellent Indo-German relations and "we believe sky is the limit for their cooperation". Dr Singh said he has invited Merkel to visit
Dr Singh flew in Berlin from Brussels on Saturday after attending the India-European Union summit for a working visit to Germany at the invitation of Merkel.
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