German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi fly kites during the inauguration of the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad, India, January 12, 2026. (REUTERS)
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Moneycontrol12-01-2026, 16:39

India, Germany Forge Stronger Ties: Defence to Green Ammonia, Key MoUs Signed

  • PM Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks, signing key agreements across defence, emerging technologies, energy, education, and skilling.
  • The visit marks 25 years of Strategic Partnership between India and Germany, with discussions covering bilateral, regional, and global issues.
  • Chancellor Merz praised Gujarat's economic dynamism and historical legacy, calling it the cradle of modern India.
  • Multiple MoUs were signed in strategic sectors including semiconductors, critical minerals, telecommunications, and renewable energy.
  • A significant offtake agreement for green ammonia was signed between AM Green (India) and Uniper Global Commodities (Germany), highlighting clean energy focus.

Why It Matters: India and Germany deepened their strategic partnership with extensive MoUs, focusing on defence, green energy, and technology.

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