New Delhi, June 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the G7 Summit held in Évian, France. This marks the second meeting between the two leaders this year. They discussed enhancing trade, defense, investment, and cultural relations.
Both leaders reviewed the progress of ongoing cooperation between India and Germany, expressing satisfaction over the renewed momentum in their strategic partnership.
In a post on the social media platform X, PM Modi described the conversation with Chancellor Merz as “very positive and constructive.” He emphasized discussions on how to strengthen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, circular economy, defense, IT, and more. They also explored ways to enhance cultural ties between their nations.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared details on X, stating that PM Modi and Chancellor Merz expressed happiness over the renewed pace of the India-Germany strategic partnership, coinciding with the celebration of 75 years of diplomatic relations.
The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening partnerships in trade and investment, defense and security, green and sustainable development, technology, innovation, education, and mobility.
They agreed that the early implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would deepen India-Germany relations. They also discussed various global and regional challenges.
PM Modi welcomed Chancellor Merz’s upcoming visit to India and the successful completion of negotiations for the India-European Union (EU) FTA this year. He also welcomed the signing of the defense industrial cooperation roadmap and the implementation of transit visa exemptions for Indian citizens traveling through Germany. The leaders addressed regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and welcomed the consensus to end conflicts in West Asia.
During the meeting, Chancellor Merz invited PM Modi to participate in the 8th India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (IGC) scheduled for later this year in Germany.
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