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India-Germany ties, West Asia and Ukraine discussed at Jaishankar-Hardt meet

India-Germany ties, West Asia and Ukraine discussed at Jaishankar-Hardt meet

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External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with German MP Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi on Friday, discussing developments related to West Asia, Ukraine and the strategic partnership between the two nations. Germany’s new Ambassador to India, Jasper Wieck, also attended the meeting. Hardt is also the foreign policy spokesperson for CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7 | India News

EU to sign Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, says Ursula at G7 | India News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 04:00 AM IST European Commission’s President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday that the EU will sign the Free Trade Agreement with India by the end of the year. She made this comment after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit. In another development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz invited Modi to visit Germany later this year. European Union’s von der Leyen posted on X, “Dear @narendramodi, it is a pleasure to meet again so soon. Since we have concluded the mother of all trade deals, we have been moving fast to deliver on our commitments. We will sign the Free Trade Agreement by the end of the year. And accelerate work on an investment agreement.” “We will also step up security & defence cooperation,” she said, adding that EU and India will join forces for better connectivity by advancing IMEC, the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi on Wednesday held a bilateral meeting with the President …

Germany Offers Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders | India News

Germany Offers Visa-Free Transit For Indian Passport Holders | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 19:55 IST Under the new facility, Indian travellers passing through German airports en route to another country will no longer need a separate transit visa. The decision was announced in a joint statement following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India. Germany on Monday announced a visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders travelling through its airports. The decision was announced in a joint statement following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s official visit to India. The German Chancellor is on a two-day visit to India from January 12–13. This marks Merz’s first visit to India and his first trip to Asia as Federal Chancellor. Under the new facility, Indian travellers passing through German airports en route to another country will no longer need a separate transit visa. However, they must remain inside the airport and cannot enter any German city without a visa. Speaking at a joint press conference with Chancellor Merz, Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked him for the announcement, describing it as a step that would further strengthen people-to-people …

‘We Agreed To Take Ties To New Level’: PM Modi Pledges Deeper Cooperation With Germany | India News

‘We Agreed To Take Ties To New Level’: PM Modi Pledges Deeper Cooperation With Germany | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 18:10 IST PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held delegation-level talks in Ahmedabad, where they reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. (PMO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Germany have agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship to a higher level and pledged deeper cooperation in defence, space, and other critical technologies following German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s maiden visit to India on Monday. Merz arrived in India for a two-day trip, which is also his first visit to Asia as the German Chancellor. The two leaders paid floral tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram, and participated in the famous Kite Festival, before addressing the India-Germany CEOs Forum on Monday. “It was a pleasure hosting Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad. His visit has infused new momentum into India–Germany ties, as we mark 25 years of our Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations. India is honoured that he has chosen our nation as …

From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz | India News

From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz | India News

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Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 15:54 IST German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride with PM Modi on his first visit to India as the two leaders underscored the growing warmth in India-Germany relations. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gujarat. (PMO) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on his first visit to India. The two leaders held talks on bilateral ties, regional and global issues, and signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on several areas ranging from defence, critical and emerging technologies, to sustainable development. Speaking at a press conference, Merz said, “PM Modi invited me to visit his home state of Gujarat. I express my heartfelt gratitude for this gesture. It shows the deep ties between our countries and your personal friendship towards me. This city, in many ways, is the cradle of modern India, where Gandhi started his non-violent freedom struggle. Gujarat also has impressive economic dynamics.” Prime Minister Modi also emphasised the importance of close economic cooperation between India and …

PM Modi To Host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz On His Maiden India Visit Next Week | India News

PM Modi To Host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz On His Maiden India Visit Next Week | India News

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Last Updated:January 05, 2026, 22:27 IST PM Modi will receive the German leader in Ahmedabad on January 12, marking Merz’s first official visit to India as chancellor. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. (Image via X/@narendramodi) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will pay a two-day visit to India next week to strengthen bilateral cooperation in key areas such as trade, investment, defence and security, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive the German leader in Ahmedabad on January 12, marking Merz’s first official visit to India as chancellor. During the visit, Merz will also travel to Bengaluru. According to the MEA, the talks will review progress in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, which completed 25 years last year. The two leaders are expected to discuss ways to further deepen cooperation in trade and investment, technology, education, skilling and mobility. The discussions will also focus on expanding collaboration in defence and security, science, innovation and research, green and sustainable development, and people-to-people ties. Prime Minister Modi and …

Ease export controls to foster greater defence cooperation: EAM Jaishankar urges Germany | Latest News India

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Germany should update its export control regime to foster greater defence cooperation with India and look at ways to ramp up bilateral trade and investments, external affairs minister S Jaishankar told a gathering of German ambassadors in Berlin on Tuesday. Jaishankar is in Germany on the second leg of a three-nation tour. (Dr. S. Jaishankar | Official X account) Jaishankar, who is in Germany on the second leg of a three-nation tour, called for enhanced cooperation in innovation and technology, especially AI, fintech and green technologies, and for close consultation between the two countries on global issues to build trust and confidence in their partnership. He travelled to Germany after visiting Saudi Arabia for the first meeting between foreign ministers of India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Riyadh on Monday. After holding talks with his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock and other ministers, Jaishankar will travel to Switzerland. Also Read | At CII Conclave, Jaishankar lays out vision for stronger India-Mediterranean ties Addressing the annual ambassadors’ conference of the German foreign ministry, Jaishankar sought …