<p>German Chancellor Angela Merkel will arrive here on Thursday with a delegation from 12 ministries and hold discussions on various bilateral topics with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German envoy Walter J Lindner said.</p>.<p>Sources said India and Germany are expected to sign about 20 agreements in a wide spectrum of areas during Merkel's visit.</p>.<p>India and Germany have a "very longstanding relationship" and there is a huge potential for further building cooperation between the two countries in various areas, Lindner said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>On whether the Kashmir issue will be discussed between Merkel and Prime Minister Modi, Lindner said the two leaders have a "very good relationship and they can talk about any issue".</p>.<p>Speaking about the visit of European Union MPs to Kashmir, Lindner said, "EU has already said it is a private visit and that is our stand too. We didn't have any idea that they are coming to India and I know as much as you do".</p>.<p>Elaborating on Merkel's two-day visit to India, Lindner said the German Chancellor would be landing in Delhi on Thursday evening and would be accompanied by a delegation from 12 ministries.</p>.<p>He said representatives from the ministries are expected to hold bilateral meetings with their Indian counterparts.</p>.<p>"The topics of discussions would include artificial intelligence, sustainable development, urban mobility, agriculture and football among others," he told reporters.</p>.<p>Merkel will also be interacting with Indian female personalities who made an impact in the society, Lindner said.</p>.<p>"The female personalities would include lawyers, bloggers and start-up owners," he said.</p>.<p>Apart from holding bilateral talks with Indian leaders, Merkel would also be visiting a German company in Gurgaon and a Metro station before leaving for the airport on Saturday, Lindner said. </p>
<p>German Chancellor Angela Merkel will arrive here on Thursday with a delegation from 12 ministries and hold discussions on various bilateral topics with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, German envoy Walter J Lindner said.</p>.<p>Sources said India and Germany are expected to sign about 20 agreements in a wide spectrum of areas during Merkel's visit.</p>.<p>India and Germany have a "very longstanding relationship" and there is a huge potential for further building cooperation between the two countries in various areas, Lindner said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>On whether the Kashmir issue will be discussed between Merkel and Prime Minister Modi, Lindner said the two leaders have a "very good relationship and they can talk about any issue".</p>.<p>Speaking about the visit of European Union MPs to Kashmir, Lindner said, "EU has already said it is a private visit and that is our stand too. We didn't have any idea that they are coming to India and I know as much as you do".</p>.<p>Elaborating on Merkel's two-day visit to India, Lindner said the German Chancellor would be landing in Delhi on Thursday evening and would be accompanied by a delegation from 12 ministries.</p>.<p>He said representatives from the ministries are expected to hold bilateral meetings with their Indian counterparts.</p>.<p>"The topics of discussions would include artificial intelligence, sustainable development, urban mobility, agriculture and football among others," he told reporters.</p>.<p>Merkel will also be interacting with Indian female personalities who made an impact in the society, Lindner said.</p>.<p>"The female personalities would include lawyers, bloggers and start-up owners," he said.</p>.<p>Apart from holding bilateral talks with Indian leaders, Merkel would also be visiting a German company in Gurgaon and a Metro station before leaving for the airport on Saturday, Lindner said. </p>