Chancellor of Germany Frederick Merz monday, 12 January 2026 Reached India on first official visit (For State Visit), which 12 to 13 January Till now it is being organized in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. This visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi It took place at the special invitation of, and its aim was Further strengthening India-Germany bilateral relations is – especially economic, defence, security, technological and cultural sectors In.
arrival and welcome
Merge to Gandhinagar Sadar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport But Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat Formally welcomed. Germany and India this year 75 years of diplomatic relations And 25 years of strategic partnership Celebrating, and emphasis is being laid on furthering the dialogue on this historic milestone between the two countries.
Tribute and cultural program at Sabarmati Ashram
On the first day of the visit, both the leaders Sabarmati Ashram visited, where he Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by offering flowers Gave and shared the history of the ashram. Marj Ashram visitor book But also wrote a comment on the importance of Gandhiji’s values and his ideals in today’s global context.
After this both Sabarmati Riverfront held at International Kite Festival‑2026 where they also flew kites together—a moment considered symbolic of the India–Germany cultural connection.
Strategic Dialogue: Trade, Security and Partnership
Large-scale meetings and talks are scheduled during the two-day visit, in which India-Germany Advancement of strategic partnership, trade and investment, Technology, Education and Skill Development, Defense and security cooperation, Green growth and innovation Important topics like.
The focus of the talks is on bilateral trade and economic cooperation — at a time when relations between the two countries Trade figure exceeds approximately $50 billion Has reached. The merger also placed special emphasis on security cooperation, and further cooperation with German companies is being discussed.
Global and regional perspective
This journey of Marj is important because it First official visit to Asia and this indicates that India strategic partner for Germany As to how much importance it holds. The talks between the leaders of the two countries are also considered important for the global economic, technological and security balance.
in further meetings European Union‑India Free Trade Agreement (EU‑India FTA) There is also a possibility of talks on, which can add a new dimension to the economic relations between the two countries.
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