German Chancellor in India LIVE: Merz arrives in Ahmedabad, to meet PM Modi today

In this image posted on January 12, 2026, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives at the airport ahead of bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Ahmedabad. Photo: @MEAIndia/X via PTI Photo

Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, arrived at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport early on Monday (January 12, 2026) morning, as he embarks on his first official visit to India. 

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Shoring up bilateral ties in trade, investment, critical technologies and defence are set to be the focus of wide-ranging talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad today. Besides holding talks with PM Modi, Mr. Merz is scheduled to visit the Sabarmati Ashram, participate in a kite festival and attend a skill development event in Ahmedabad, according to officials.

The German leader will travel to Bengaluru after concluding his engagements in Ahmedabad.

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