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Chancellor Merz to Strengthen India-Germany Ties in 2026

1/6/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India January 12-13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The leaders will assess the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and prepare for talks on the India-EU free trade agreement as French President Emmanuel Macron visits India next month.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India January 12-13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The leaders will assess the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and prepare for talks on the India-EU free trade agreement as French President Emmanuel Macron visits India next month.