New Delhi, Nov 21: German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier who is on a three-day maiden visit to India to enhance bilateral ties between the two countries, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee last evening.
Issues like current global economic crisis and environment protection are likely to be the focus during his visit.
The issue of escalating violence in Afghanistan is also expected to come up during his discussions with Indian leaders.
A delegation of businessmen is accompanying Steinmeier.
Steinmeier will inaugurate new German Consulate General in IT city Bangalore.