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Why is Merz in India?

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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen bilateral defense and industrial ties, sign key agreements, and advance a major submarine deal. The visit also aims to deepen economic cooperation, promote technology transfer, and prepare for an EU-India free trade agreement amid shifting global geopolitics.

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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties

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  • Nineteen agreements signed, focusing on defense and industrial ties 9s
  • Germany to build six submarines for India, deal worth €8 billion pending 39s
  • Agreements include skilled labor migration and tech cooperation 1m 10s
  • EU-India free trade agreement expected at upcoming summit 1m 56s
  • Germany supports India's strategic autonomy, including Russia ties 3m 50s

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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties
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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties

Chancellor Merz is in India to sign 19 agreements focused on strengthening bilateral defense and industrial production, including a pending submarine deal and cooperation in skilled labor, technology, and critical minerals.

Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties
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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties

Merz emphasizes India as Germany's partner of choice, citing shared political values, geopolitical interests, and economic potential.

Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties
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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties

Merz also represents the EU, highlighting the upcoming EU-India summit where a bilateral trade agreement is likely to be signed.

India-Germany ties: What New Delhi expects from Berlin
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India-Germany ties: What New Delhi expects from Berlin

Germany is now willing to build submarines for India's navy, reflecting a shift as India is seen as a trusted partner.

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India-Germany ties: What New Delhi expects from Berlin

Merz's visit to India as Chancellor before China is symbolic and shows Germany's intent to strengthen ties with India.

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