German Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen arrived here on Tuesday for a visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two countries.
Soon after arriving in the capital, Leyen visited the Amar Jawan Jyoti martyrs memorial and paid his tributes.
Later, she was accorded a guard of honour at the presidential palace. She was accompanied by Germany's Ambassador to India, Michael Steiner.
During her three-day visit, Leyen will hold bilateral talks with her counterpart Manohar Parrikar and also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The German minister is also scheduled to visit the Army Research and Referral Hospital.
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Leyen will also visit the Western Naval Command in Mumbai and tour the Indian Navy ship INS Mumbai.
Leyen will leave for Singapore on May 28 to participate in the Shangri-La Asia Security Summit.
