PM Modi, Merz Reaffirm India-Germany Strategic Partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a warm and productive conversation with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, reaffirming the commitment of India and Germany to further strengthen their Strategic Partnership.

Had a warm and productive conversation with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. As India and Germany celebrate 75 years of our diplomatic relations, we reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our Strategic Partnership across trade & investment, defence, clean energy, advanced…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2026

The conversation comes as India and Germany mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, providing an opportunity to deepen cooperation across several key sectors.

According to Prime Minister Modi, discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, defence, clean energy, advanced technologies and talent mobility, along with other areas of mutual interest.

PM Modi described Germany as an important pillar of India's engagement with Europe and highlighted its role as a valued partner in advancing global peace, stability and prosperity.

The Prime Minister said both countries will continue working towards a forward-looking Strategic Partnership aimed at delivering greater benefits for the people of India and Germany.

The latest interaction underscores the growing importance of India-Germany ties amid evolving global economic, technological and geopolitical challenges. Cooperation in emerging technologies, clean energy and skilled talent mobility is expected to remain important areas of the partnership.