German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to visit India on January 12–13, marking his first official trip to the country. The visit, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, defense, and technology.
Prime Minister Modi will receive Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12. Following engagements in Ahmedabad, the German Chancellor will then travel to Bengaluru.
The visit occurs as India focuses on boosting its economic engagement with Europe. Discussions are expected to focus on shoring up bilateral cooperation in a range of areas. Strengthening trade relations will be a key focus of Chancellor Merz's visit. The visit is an important engagement between the two nations.
