India-Germany Ties Soar: Strategic Partnership Deepens After Merz's Visit
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News18•12-01-2026, 17:48
India-Germany Ties Soar: Strategic Partnership Deepens After Merz's Visit
- •German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India, meeting PM Modi in Ahmedabad, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties and 25 years of Strategic Partnership.
- •Both leaders emphasized strengthening cooperation, with India committed to ties and Germany viewing India as a "desired partner."
- •Bilateral trade reached $31 billion in 2022-23, with over 2,000 German companies in India and significant Indian investment in Germany.
- •Defence cooperation is expanding, highlighted by a new MoU and Germany's TKMS as the front-runner for India's Project 75I submarine program.
- •Technology, clean energy, and mobility are key pillars, with agreements on semiconductors, AI, green hydrogen, and streamlined visas for skilled workers and students.
Why It Matters: India-Germany relations are rapidly expanding across economic, defence, technology, and clean energy sectors.
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