Applauding Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s maiden official India visit, Ambassador Philipp Ackermann lit up social media with accounts of fruitful exchanges. From Gujarat’s vibrant backdrop, courtesy of PM Modi’s invite, the two-day affair tackled defense synergy, business growth, capital inflows, and people movement.
Ackermann’s X post hailed the ‘unique’ tour, where Merz bonded in German with a prodigious young Indian—fluent after only four months’ study. Monday’s Ahmedabad opener saw Modi and Merz pledge amplified defense ties, military interconnects, and steady fleet interactions.
Modi tweeted his satisfaction: ‘Thrilled to host Chancellor Merz in Ahmedabad. His visit energizes our relations amid 25 strategic and 75 diplomatic years. Proud he picked India for Asia’s first.’ It reflects Merz’s hands-on approach.
Elevating partnerships qualitatively meant advances in defense, space, climate resilience, robust chains, vocational training, learning hubs, athletic ties, arts, and citizen links. In an era of flux, India-Germany alignment promises strategic depth and economic momentum.