Modi-Merz Strengthen India-Germany Ties
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The meeting between Narendra Modi and Friedrich Merz is expected to positively impact markets by strengthening trade and investment ties between India and Germany. The signing of the Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap could lead to increased defense sector collaboration and investment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 (G7) Summit in Evian, France. They reviewed the progress of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, expressing satisfaction with renewed momentum following Merz's earlier visit to India and the conclusion of India-European Union Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, defense, security, green development, technology, innovation, education, and mobility. Key outcomes included the signing of a Defence Industrial Cooperation Roadmap and the operationalization of a transit visa waiver for Indian nationals transiting through Germany. They also discussed regional and global developments, including the situation in West Asia and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, welcoming an understanding to end the West Asia conflict. Merz invited Modi to the 8th India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations later this year.
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