<div>President Ram Nath Kovind has said, there is a need to further expand trade ties between India and Germany.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>During his meeting with German President Dr Frank-Walter Steinmeier at Rashtrapati Bhawan last night, Mr Kovind said, economic partnership between the two sides is doing well and there is growing cooperation in trade and investment.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He, however, said bilateral trade, at about 18.7 billion dollars, is far below potential and there is a need to work on this.&nbsp;</div>''<div></div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>President Kovind said, India considers Germany as a natural partner in its quest for sustainable growth.&nbsp;</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He said, in these times, no corner of the world is immune to terrorism.&nbsp;<br />''</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>Mr Kovind said, terrorism poses a constant threat to our societies and to our development and progress.&nbsp;<br />''</div>''<div><br />''</div>''<div>He said, the two countries must join hands, ever more strongly, to defeat these inhuman forces.&nbsp;<br />''</div>''<div><br />''</div>The President said, India deeply values Germany's role in promoting global peace and stability. <br />