PM Modi, Merz Discuss Expanding India-Germany Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have discussed expanding the India-Germany strategic partnership across trade, technology, defence, clean energy and skilled mobility during a telephone conversation between the two leaders.
Modi and Merz Review India-Germany Partnership
The conversation comes as India and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Modi and Merz reviewed progress in bilateral ties and welcomed the continued momentum in high-level exchanges between New Delhi and Berlin.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation across areas considered increasingly important to the strategic partnership between the two countries.
Trade, Technology and Clean Energy in Focus
Trade and investment featured prominently in the discussions, alongside cooperation in advanced technologies and clean energy.
India and Germany have been seeking deeper economic engagement as both countries look to diversify supply chains, expand industrial partnerships and accelerate investment in emerging technologies.
The two leaders also discussed opportunities to strengthen defence cooperation, reflecting the growing security dimension of India-Germany relations.
Education and the movement of skilled professionals were identified as additional areas for greater cooperation, with Germany increasingly seeking qualified workers from international markets.
Modi, Merz Discuss Global and Regional Issues
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest.
Modi and Merz agreed that India and Germany would continue working together to support peace, stability and global prosperity.
The conversation underlines the expanding scope of bilateral ties beyond traditional trade relations, with technology, energy, defence, education and skilled migration becoming important pillars of cooperation between Europe’s largest economy and India.
