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India looks to strengthen Europe ties; German Chancellor Merz to visit India next week
Jan-06-2026

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India on January 12-13, 2026 and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad to review progress in India-Germany strategic and economic ties, which completed 25 years last year. Merz’s first visit to India as chancellor is taking place as New Delhi looks to deepen economic engagement with Europe against the backdrop of Washington's punitive tariff on Indian goods. 

MEA said during meeting, both leaders are expected to focus on further intensifying cooperation in trade and investment, technology, education, skilling and mobility, while also advancing collaboration in important domains of defence and security, science, innovation and research, green and sustainable development, and people-to-people relations. The two leaders will also engage with business and industry leaders and exchange views on issues of regional and global importance. 

According to the ministry, the visit will build on the momentum generated by regular interactions at the highest political level. It will provide a valuable opportunity to reaffirm the shared vision of India and Germany to build a forward-looking partnership for the benefit of the people of both countries and the wider global community. The talks between Modi and Merz will be held under the framework of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations.  

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