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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- 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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21 hours agoChancellor 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.
