Why is Merz meeting Modi in India?
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Chancellor Merz meets Prime Minister Modi in India to strengthen bilateral defense and industrial ties, finalize a major submarine deal, enhance cooperation in technology and critical minerals, and prepare for an EU-India free trade agreement. The visit reflects efforts to diversify strategic partnerships amid global geopolitical shifts.
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Chancellor Merz visits India to strengthen defense, industrial ties
- 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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Both sides agreed to intensify military ties and joint development and production of military hardware, including a pending deal for Germany to build six submarines for India's navy in India, involving technology transfer.
Other key agreements include a declaration on skilled labor migration from India to Germany and cooperation in emerging critical technologies, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals, aiming to diversify supply chains.
