PM Modi Meets German Chancellor Merz in Gujarat to Bolster Strategic Ties

In a significant diplomatic engagement in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to review and advance the strategic partnership between the two nations, which now spans 25 years. The discussions centered on enhancing cooperation across a wide array of sectors including trade, investment, technology, defence, and sustainable development. A correspondent on the broadcast highlighted the economic aspects of the visit, stating, 'India and Germany are the world's third largest and the fourth largest economy, and that is the realization that if both third largest and the fourth largest economy can come together, they can form a very robust and a strong partnership'. The meeting, which included a forum with top German CEOs, also touched upon a potential multi-billion dollar submarine deal and joint efforts within the G4 for UN Security Council reform.