German Chancellor's First India Visit Meets PM Modi

7 UPDATES · 8 DAYS · 5 JAN 2026 — 12 JAN 2026

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Latest · 12 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral defense industrial cooperation, including co-production and co-development.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to India from January 12-13, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions or statements made by Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Modi, or their respective governments unless they are direct developments or consequences of this visit.

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5Jan

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

German Chancellor Merz to visit India on January 12-13

9Jan

The Hindu

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will make his first official visit to India, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad on January 12, 2026.

11Jan

The Hindu

Activists are urging Prime Minister Modi to raise the case of Ariha Shah's repatriation with German Chancellor Merz during their upcoming meeting.

The Hindu

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India for an official visit from January 12-13, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India for his first official visit, focusing on trade, investment, and defense with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

12Jan

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz finalized a plan to expand educational ties between India and Germany.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz signed an agreement to strengthen bilateral defense industrial cooperation, including co-production and co-development.

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