India and Germany reaffirm their strategic partnership as PM Modi and Chancellor Merz focus on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, defence, clean energy, advanced technologies and talent mobility.
India and Germany reaffirm their commitment to deepening their Strategic Partnership, with both countries focusing on expanding cooperation across trade, investment, defence, clean energy, advanced technologies and talent mobility. The renewed engagement comes as the two nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz hold a telephonic conversation on September 10, during which they review the progress of bilateral relations and reiterate their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors. Modi describes Germany as an important pillar of India’s engagement with Europe and a valued partner in promoting global peace, stability and prosperity.
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The leaders emphasise the forward-looking nature of the partnership and underline the importance of expanding cooperation in areas that contribute to economic growth and strategic resilience. Trade and investment remain central to the relationship, while defence, clean energy and advanced technologies emerge as increasingly important areas of collaboration. Talent mobility also forms part of the broader agenda as both countries seek to strengthen people-to-people and professional exchanges.
The latest conversation follows a series of high-level engagements between India and Germany. In June, Modi meets Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, where the two leaders discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, they review progress in bilateral engagements and note renewed momentum in the Strategic Partnership following Merz’s visit to India.
Merz’s visit also coincides with developments in India-European Union economic relations, including the conclusion of negotiations for the India-EU Free Trade Agreement earlier in the year. The agreement is expected to create additional opportunities for stronger economic engagement between India, Germany and the wider European market.
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The partnership also gains significance amid evolving geopolitical developments. During their discussions, Modi and Merz exchange views on regional and global issues, including the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Both countries continue to maintain dialogue on international developments that affect global stability and economic security.
The latest engagement demonstrates India and Germany’s efforts to build a broader and more substantive partnership. With cooperation extending from commerce and defence to clean energy, technology and talent mobility, both sides seek to strengthen bilateral ties while contributing to wider economic and strategic stability.