US EditionIndia and Germany sign deals to deepen economic and security ties
Modi and Merz signed multiple agreements to enhance trade, defence cooperation, and skilled labour mobility, boosting a $50 billion bilateral trade relationship, officials said.
- On January 12, Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad, and the two signed multiple agreements in Gandhinagar to boost defence, skills, health and education cooperation.
- With bilateral trade at $33.40 billion in 2024, Merz urged concluding the EU-India FTA, saying `To tap into the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, we need to conclude the negotiations on a free trade agreement between India and the European Union`.
- Officials discussed a potential $5.2 billion Type-214 submarine deal and Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems plans to build six vessels costing $8 billion in India.
- Both sides framed the signings as moves to lift their $50 billion trade ties, with Merz saying closer defence ties will cut India’s reliance on Russia and open co-production paths.
- Positioned ahead of an India-EU summit later this month, Merz will wrap up his visit with a trip to Bengaluru on Tuesday, as EU leaders will be in New Delhi on January 26, with plans for healthcare recruitment and mobility discussed.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India for his first bilateral visit outside the NATO and European Union space. He met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on 12 January 2026. The visit began with a tour of the Sabarmati Ashram. Further events scheduled are participation in the International Kite Festival, and bilateral discussions at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. The agenda covers business, migration, and strategic pa…
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