Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in a telephone conversation where Modi congratulated Merz on assuming office. They acknowledged the progress of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership over the past 25 years and committed to strengthening bilateral ties in trade, investment, defense, security, innovation, and technology. They also recognized the positive contributions of the Indian diaspora in Germany and discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to combating terrorism. Prime Minister Modi extended an invitation to Chancellor Merz to visit India.
Key Entities Referenced
Prime Minister's Office: The office of the Prime Minister, likely referring to the Indian Prime Minister's Office in this context.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: The Chancellor of Germany. The text indicates Friedrich Merz has recently assumed this role.
IndiaGermany Strategic Partnership: A bilateral strategic partnership between India and Germany.
India: The Republic of India.
Germany: The Federal Republic of Germany.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi - Indicates the source of the press release.
Federal Republic of Germany: Official name of the country Germany.
Indian diaspora in Germany: Refers to the community of Indian expatriates and people of Indian origin residing in Germany.
20 MAY 2025: Date of the press release.
MJPSVJ Release ID: 2130040: A unique identifier for the press release.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulates
Chancellor Friedrich Merz on assuming office
The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the
India-Germany Strategic Partnership
They discussed regional and global issues of mutual
interest
The leaders reiterated their shared commitment to
combating terrorism in all its forms
PM invited Chancellor Merz to visit India
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 7:38PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with Mr. Friedrich Merz today and
congratulated him on assuming office as the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Noting the excellent progress in the India-Germany Strategic Partnership over the past 25 years, the two
leaders agreed to work closely to further strengthen bilateral ties, including in the areas of trade and
investment, defence and security, and innovation and technology. Both leaders noted the positive contribution
made by the Indian diaspora in Germany.
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The leaders reiterated their
shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms.
Prime Minister invited Chancellor Merz to visit India. The leaders agreed to remain in touch.
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