Berlin, April 22 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday, while attending the Indian community event held at the Indian Embassy in Berlin, highlighted his first visit to the country during an interaction with the Indian diaspora. He also emphasised the prestige that Germany commands in the international community.

Addressing the gathering, Singh highlighted the significance of his visit, saying, "This marks my very first visit to Germany. I have visited the United States 7-8 times... In fact, since Trump assumed the presidency, I have visited the US twice."

As the audience reacted with laughter, he responded candidly, "I fail to understand the reason behind your laughter; as for me, I am simply smiling at the pleasure of seeing a...