# New German envoy Wieck says returning to India is like coming home 2026-08-15T01:26:02+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet New German Ambassador Dr Jasper Wieck has released a social media video recalling his first visit to India as a young student nearly 35 years ago. The photographs show him at Agra Fort with a monkey on his shoulder, in Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk near the historic Moti Cinema, and sitting beside a traditional spinning wheel. 'For me coming to India is like coming home. I'm an old friend of India,' he said. The ambassador described his early travels as 'slow travel before social media', when journeys were recorded in personal photographs rather than reels. His posting comes as Germany-India relations face challenges on trade, climate, and strategic alignment. Wieck's stated emotional connection to the country is seen as a significant personal asset for diplomatic engagement. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: Germany-India relations, Jasper Wieck Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/new-german-envoy-wieck-says-returning-to-india-is-like-coming-home/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/new-german-envoy-wieck-says-returning-to-india-is-like-coming-home/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.