German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defense ties

shorouknews.com (Arabic)

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz begins a two-day visit to India on Sunday. Merz will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Monday. He is accompanied by a large economic delegation, and discussions will focus on expanding cooperation, particularly in arms procurement, with India showing interest in German submarines and Airbus A400M transport aircraft. This trip marks Merz's first major visit to Asia, aiming to diversify Germany's international focus beyond NATO allies and reduce India's reliance on Russian arms supplies.


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