German Chancellor Merz Calls PM Modi: 75 Years of Bilateral Ties Reviewed

In a major diplomatic exchange marking a historic milestone in European-Asian relations, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held a comprehensive telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to review the upward trajectory of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The bilateral dialogue gains special significance as New Delhi and Berlin commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations this year. Characterizing Germany as an essential pillar in India's engagement with the European continent, Prime Minister Modi underlined that Berlin stands as a reliable, indispensable partner in safeguarding global peace, regional stability, and international economic resilience amid an evolving multipolar world order.

Comprehensive Review of High-Level Strategic and Economic Cooperation

According to an official communique released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two leaders took detailed stock of ongoing collaborative initiatives while establishing fresh priorities for future engagements. The exchange covered critical geopolitical topics and shared security concerns across the Indo-Pacific and European regions, with both sides reaffirming their resolve to advance rules-based international governance. Emphasizing the forward-looking nature of the partnership, both leaders pledged to maintain sustained high-level contact and policy harmonization to deepen mutual economic interlinkages and promote sustainable development outcomes.

PM Modi Outlines Key Growth Pillars: Defense, Clean Energy, and Advanced Tech

Reflecting on the productive discussion via a statement on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi noted that the conversation reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across vital forward-looking sectors. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that trade and bilateral investment, modern defense collaboration, green hydrogen and clean energy transitions, emerging critical technologies, and structured mobility frameworks for skilled talent represent the core pillars driving bilateral momentum. The Prime Minister reiterated that a robust Indo-German dynamic is vital not only for the economic prosperity of the people of both democracies but also serves as a stabilizing force for overall global supply chain security.