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June 17, 2026 6:37 PM

PM Modi meets German Chancellor at G7 Summit, discusses trade, defence and IT; calls talks ‘very fruitful’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, with the two leaders reviewing progress in bilateral ties and discussing key regional and global developments. In a post on X following the meeting, PM Modi said the discussions were "very fruitful" and focused on strengthening cooperation across several sectors. "The talks with Chancellor Merz were very fruitful. We discussed ways to further cement bilateral cooperation b...

May 4, 2026 10:04 AM

German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his opinions in order to work with the United States within NATO, but stressed there was no link between their rift and a planned troop drawdown. Merz dismissed suggestions that his criticism of U.S. war planning in Iran had sparked Washington's Friday announcement that the U.S. would reduce its military presence in Germany, its largest European base, by 5,000 soldiers, and repeated his commitment to...

April 29, 2026 10:24 PM

Germany’s Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump remained good despite a row between the two men over the Iran war, but he reiterated his worries over the economic impact of the conflict. The spat reflects diverging views between the Trump administration and its European NATO allies on Iran and other issues, including the Ukraine conflict. "From my perspective, my personal relationship with the U.S. President remains good. I simply had doubts...

April 29, 2026 2:59 PM

Trump hits back at German chancellor after Iran criticism

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war in Iran on Tuesday, a day after Merz said the Iranians were humiliating the United States in talks to end it. "The Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, thinks it’s OK for Iran to have a Nuclear Weapon. He doesn’t know what he’s talking about!" Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, mischaracterizing Merz's position. Merz has said Iran must not have a nuclear weapon. Merz said on Monday that Iran's leaders...

April 9, 2026 10:33 PM

Germany has fundamental interest in diplomatic solution of Middle East crisis: Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that Germany has a fundamental interest in a diplomatic solution of the Middle East crisis. He added he had encouraged U.S. President Donald Trump in a call to pursue negotiations with Iran with urgency. More to follow... (Reuters)...

January 12, 2026 4:47 PM

PM Modi invites German universities to open campuses in India, thanks Chancellor Merz for visa-free transit for Indian citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German universities to establish campuses in India, unveiling a comprehensive roadmap on higher education cooperation during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit. Addressing a joint press conference, PM Modi thanked Chancellor Merz for announcing visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, calling it a significant step that will further strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries. “The comprehensive roadmap on hi...

January 12, 2026 4:30 PM

India, Germany elevate strategic partnership with wide-ranging agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed their commitment to significantly deepen bilateral ties across defence, economy, technology, climate action and people-to-people exchanges during Merz’s official visit to India, according to a joint statement issued on Monday. Chancellor Merz, who was accompanied by a high-level delegation including 23 leading German CEOs and industry leaders, made his first official visit to India and his first trip to Asia since as...

January 12, 2026 3:23 PM

India is ‘partner of choice’, bilateral ties to be elevated to new level: German Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that India is a “desired partner” and a “partner of choice” for Germany, while expressing a strong commitment to elevate India-Germany relations to a higher and more strategic level. He also underscored the need to conclude negotiations on the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to unlock the full potential of economic ties between the two countries. Addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandh...

January 12, 2026 1:40 PM

PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz meet CEOs to boost bilateral economic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) from both countries at the India-Germany CEOs Forum in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with the aim of further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation. Addressing a joint press conference after the meeting, Prime Minister Modi said that bilateral trade between India and Germany has reached an all-time high, surpassing the USD 50 billion mark. He noted that more than 2,000 German companies have a long-...

January 12, 2026 1:29 PM

Close cooperation between Indian, German economies vital for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that close economic cooperation between India and Germany is crucial not only for the two nations but for humanity as a whole. Addressing a joint press conference with German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the latter’s official visit to India, the Prime Minister highlighted the deep historical, philosophical and economic ties between the two countries. He noted that Chancellor Merz’s visit coincided with the birth anniversary of Sw...