India-Germany Forge Historic Defense, Semiconductor Deals; PM Modi Meets German Chancellor

• Prime Minister Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed bilateral, regional, and global issues during Merz's first India visit.
• Key agreements signed include 'Critical Minerals and Semiconductors', enhancing security, education, and technological development.
• Chancellor Merz accepted PM Modi's invitation to visit Gujarat, highlighting strong ties and Gujarat's economic growth.
• The visit marks 25 years of strategic partnership, with MoUs signed across defense, economic, and tech sectors.
• Agreements cover defense industry, CEO Forum for economic cooperation, semiconductor ecosystem, critical minerals, telecom, IT, Ayurveda, oil & gas, green ammonia, bioeconomy, and science & technology.

Why It Matters: India and Germany strengthen strategic partnership with landmark agreements in defense, semiconductors, and critical minerals.