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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on two-day visit to India; to meet PM Modi in Ahmedabad on Jan. 12

January 9, 2026

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to begin a two-day visit to India on January 12, 2026, where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. The visit will include a homage at the Sabarmati Ashram and participation in the International Kite Festival, alongside discussions on the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on two-day visit to India; to meet PM Modi in Ahmedabad on Jan. 12

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Friedrich Merz's visit is his first official trip to India.
The leaders will visit Sabarmati Ashram and the Kite Festival.
The India-Germany Strategic Partnership recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Bilateral engagements will take place at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on two-day visit to India; to meet PM Modi in Ahmedabad on Jan. 12

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