Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for pivotal discussions at Gandhinagar’s Mahatma Mandir, focusing on amplifying India-Germany collaboration amid their quarter-century strategic alliance.
The dialogue delved into trade expansion, investment flows, technological advancements, educational synergies, skill-building programs, and seamless mobility. Emphasis was laid on fortifying defense mechanisms, research collaborations, green transitions, and grassroots people exchanges.
The itinerary sparkled with participation in the Sabarmati Riverfront International Kite Festival. Amid jubilant atmospheres, traditional scarves adorned the leaders, complemented by artists’ renditions of Gujarati dances and melodies for the honored visitor.
They relished flying kites, highlighted by PM Modi’s ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ emblem of global familyhood. Varied kites showcasing flags, deities, and leader likenesses enchanted crowds lining the river, brandishing dual-nation flags in unity.
PM Modi acquainted Chancellor Merz with Uttarayan customs during chats with overseas participants. The day closed reverently at Sabarmati Ashram, tributing Gandhi through heritage exhibits and the Chancellor’s visitor book entry.
This blend of high-stakes talks and cultural immersion underscores a vibrant trajectory for Indo-German relations.