German Chancellor in India LIVE: Merz arrives in Ahmedabad, to meet PM Modi today
Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany, arrived in India on Monday (January 12, 2026) for his first official visit. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad where the focus will be on trade, investment, critical technologies and defense. Merz's itinerary also includes visits to the Sabarmati Ashram, a kite festival, and a skill development event.
11 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — 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.
12 JAN 2026
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Merz finalized a plan to expand educational ties between India and Germany.
— 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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