Overview of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Visit to India from January 12 to 13, 2026The Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz was on a two-day official visit to India from January 12 to 13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi, marking his first official visit to India and the Asian region.
Visit to Gujarat:
Sabarmati Ashram: Friedrich Merz and PM Narendra Modi visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad(Gujarat), the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation and paid floral tributes.
International Kite Festival: Friedrich Merz and PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026, held from January 10 to 14, 2026, at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad as part of Gujarat’s traditional Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Bilateral Engagements: Both leaders held a high-level bilateral meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to review the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, which has recently completed 25 years.
India-Germany CEO Forum: During his visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the India–Germany Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Forum in Ahmedabad.
Visit to Karnataka:
Arrival: On January 13, 2026, he arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (Karnataka), where he was received by M B Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Karnataka.
IISc: He visited the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, highlighting mutual interest in scientific research and innovation.
Bosch Campus: He also visited the Bosch campus in Adugodi, Bengaluru, where he was briefed on technological innovations and sustainable mobility initiatives, including hydrogen-powered solutions.
MoUs signed: During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India, 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Joint Declarations were signed between India and Germany.
Announcement: Visa-free transit for Indian passport holders from Germany, Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue establishment, Work Plan of the India-Germany Digital Dialogue (2025-2027) adoption
Visit to Gujarat:
Sabarmati Ashram: Friedrich Merz and PM Narendra Modi visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad(Gujarat), the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation and paid floral tributes.
International Kite Festival: Friedrich Merz and PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026, held from January 10 to 14, 2026, at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad as part of Gujarat’s traditional Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti celebrations.
Bilateral Engagements: Both leaders held a high-level bilateral meeting in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to review the India–Germany Strategic Partnership, which has recently completed 25 years.
India-Germany CEO Forum: During his visit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the India–Germany Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Forum in Ahmedabad.
Visit to Karnataka:
Arrival: On January 13, 2026, he arrived at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru (Karnataka), where he was received by M B Patil, Minister for Large and Medium Industries, Karnataka.
IISc: He visited the Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE) at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, highlighting mutual interest in scientific research and innovation.
Bosch Campus: He also visited the Bosch campus in Adugodi, Bengaluru, where he was briefed on technological innovations and sustainable mobility initiatives, including hydrogen-powered solutions.
MoUs signed: During German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India, 19 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and Joint Declarations were signed between India and Germany.
Announcement: Visa-free transit for Indian passport holders from Germany, Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue establishment, Work Plan of the India-Germany Digital Dialogue (2025-2027) adoption
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