India-Germany: Merz's India Visit Celebrates 25 Years of Strategic Partnership
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 17, 2026, 09:06 IST | Updated: Jan 17, 2026, 09:06 IST
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz concluded a two-day visit to India on January 13, 2026, marking 25 years of the strategic partnership with PM Narendra Modi through high-level talks in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. Modi raised the case of baby Ariha, a German-Indian custody dispute, urging swift resolution during bilateral discussions on trade, defense, and migration.
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