By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India PM Narendra Modi met with the Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on Tuesday according to a government release.
This was the first meeting between the two leaders since Chancellor Merz assumed office in May 2025.
Mr. Modi congratulated the Chancellor on his victory in the elections and his assumption of office.
He also expressed deep appreciation for the German government’s condolences on the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad last week.
Both leaders expressed happiness at the sustained momentum in the bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen cooperation in key areas of trade and investment, defense and security, green and sustainable development partnership, green energy, technology, innovation, education, and mobility.
They agreed to deepen and diversify the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, as it marks the milestone of completion of 25 years. Two leaders agreed that terrorism constitutes a major threat to peace and stability in the world.
Modi hailed Chancellor Merz for Germany’s strong expression of solidarity with and support for India’s actions in the fight against terrorism.
They exchanged views on important regional and international developments.
Modi also conveyed that he looked forward to welcoming Chancellor Merz to India at a mutually convenient time.
PM had productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges, emphasized shared aspirations for a better planet and discussed pressing global issues
Modi met with several world leaders, including Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa, Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese, South Korea President Lee Jae-myung, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of France Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit.
Modi said on social media X, “Productive exchanges with G7 leaders on key global challenges and share mutual interests and concerns
