PM, German Chancellor reaffirm strong bilateral ties, pledge deeper cooperation

By Anjali Sharma

WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, reaffirmed the strength of bilateral ties between India and Germany.

They discussed trade, technology, innovation, and more,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

He highlighted the positive outcome of the meeting.

“It was wonderful to meet German Chancellor Mr. Friedrich Merz. India’s ties with Germany are robust, especially in areas such as trade, technology, innovation, and more,” PM Modi said in a post on X, highlighting the positive outcome of the meeting.

The meeting underscored the growing importance of India–Germany relations, with both countries seeking to enhance cooperation in areas such as green technology, sustainable development, and economic growth.

Germany is one of India’s key partners in Europe, and the two nations have been collaborating on several strategic initiatives, including the Green Hydrogen Partnership.

Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in electric mobility, renewable energy, and Industry 4.0 technologies. They also emphasized the significance of cultural and people-to-people exchanges, with Germany being home to a sizeable Indian diaspora.

The meeting came at a time when India is looking to bolster its engagement with European countries, with Germany serving as a central partner in the region.

Both sides are expected to work closely on initiatives such as the India–EU Free Trade Agreement and broader Indo-Pacific cooperation.