PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Pledge Deeper Cooperation in Defence, Space, Tech
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News18•12-01-2026, 18:10
PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz Pledge Deeper Cooperation in Defence, Space, Tech
- •PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz agreed to elevate India-Germany bilateral relationship to a higher level.
- •Deeper cooperation is pledged in defence, space, and other critical and emerging technologies.
- •Chancellor Merz's visit to India is his first to Asia, marking 25 years of Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations.
- •Discussions covered climate action, resilient supply chains, skilling, education, sports, and cultural ties.
- •Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation, including joint exercises and co-production of defence equipment.
Why It Matters: India and Germany commit to a qualitatively higher level of cooperation across various strategic sectors.
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