Barun Das, MD and CEO of TV9 Network in Germany
Inaugurating the Ballon d’Or session on the second day of the News9 Global Summit, TV9 Managing Director and CEO Barun Das once again underlined the depth of relations between India and Germany. He said today’s session has once again proven that India and Germany together can chart a new line for the future of the world. Barun Das praised the speech of Federal Minister Cem Ozdemir and welcomed Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia as well as Winfried Kretschmann, Minister President of Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany.
He said that Cem Ozdemir, as Germany’s Minister of Food and Agriculture, has made important points. In his speech, he emphasized how India and Germany can come together and strengthen a hopeful and sustainable future.
The conference will be useful to face the challenges
At this time, Barun Das also described the vision of the renowned jurist and former Energy Minister of the European Union, Gunther Oettinger, on the digital future as very important. He said that in today’s session all the speakers expressed very useful opinions on important issues. He expressed his gratitude to all the guest speakers. He said I hope today’s discussions will be useful in addressing the challenges facing the world.
During this, Barun Das repeated the statement of Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motors. He said that I very much appreciate his statement and that it is very important for the development of the world and for the protection of humanity. He had said: Coming together is a beginning, staying together leads to progress and working together leads to success. Barun Das narrated this statement of Henry Ford by translating it first into German and then into English.
Rating of Baden-Württemberg employees
He said we are fortunate to be united here today in this place. Baden-Württemberg is not only known for its innovation in business, but also for its welcoming attitude towards outsiders. Baden-Württemberg has achieved the best economic position in the world. A good amount of money was made last year in the goods and services sector. Barun Das praised the working people of Baden-Württemberg.
During this, he said that in 1968, when I was not yet born, India was a young nation of only 20 years, since then Baden-Württemberg of Germany has maintained a special relationship with Maharashtra of India. Baden-Wurttemberg developed a sister city relationship with Mumbai. He said this is a relationship that has been strengthened over decades due to mutual cooperation in various fields.
Historic agreement between Maharashtra and Baden-Wurttemberg
Barun Das mentioned as an example the agreements signed with Maharashtra and Baden-Wuerttemberg during this period. He said this agreement concerned the hiring of skilled workers. He said that we hope that today’s event will prove even more successful in our relations.
