India and Germany have agreed a range of deals to deepen cooperation between the two nations, with defence, trade and technology high on the agenda.
The agreements were made during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit two day visit to India on Monday.
Merz met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the western state of Gujarat, where both leaders set out plans to build on what they described as an “ever-stronger partnership”.
The talks come as India pushes to diversify its strategic ties, and as Germany seeks new partners amid shifting global trade patterns and political uncertainty.
The two sides signed multiple agreements covering defence industrial cooperation, renewable energy, skills development, health and education.
A key topic of discussion was the expansion of defence collaboration, including a roadmap for co-production and innovation between Indian and German defence industries.
The defence cooperation areas discussed ranged from sub-sea capabilities to training exchanges and shared technology development.
In a joint statement Modi emphasised the long history of India–Germany relations, noting that this year marks 75 years of diplomatic relations. “Growing trade and investment ties have given new energy to our strategic partnership,” he said.
Bilateral trade between the two countries has surged past $50 bn, underlining Germany’s position as India’s largest European trading partner.
Chancellor Merz reiterated Berlin’s support for concluding the long-pending EU-India trade pact and described India as a “partner of choice” for Germany.
Mr Merz also visited Sabarmati Ashram, the former home of Mahatma Gandhi, and took part in the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, reflecting a broader soft-power dimension to the trip.
Mr Merz’s visit is expected to continue with business engagements in India’s tech hub of Bengaluru, where officials hope to attract further investment and cement industrial links.
By visiting India, Merz follows in the footsteps of the UK and Russia whose leaders also visted the South Asian country in the last quarter of 2025.
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