What is the news?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit India tomorrow i.e. on 12th January. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad and hold discussions with business people in Bengaluru. The merger delegation also includes chief executive officers (CEOs) of 25 German companies. This journey, which is taking place amidst global turmoil, is being considered very important from strategic and business point of view. Let us understand the importance of the visit.
How will Marj’s tour be?
Marj will go to Sabarmati Ashram with Prime Minister Modi at 9:30 am on January 12. At 10 am he will participate in the International Kite Festival organized on the banks of Sabarmati river. There will be a bilateral meeting between the two leaders at 11.15 am. The next day i.e. on January 13, he will go to Bengaluru, where he will visit the campus of the Indian Institute of Science and the German firm Bosch. Apart from this, some more business meetings are also scheduled.
How important is the tour?
This is Marj’s first official visit to India. Usually, the German Chancellor visits China or Japan on his first visit to an Asian country. Marj is coming to India breaking this tradition that has been going on for years. Also, this is Merz’s first trip outside NATO and the European Union. All these aspects add to the importance of the visit and show the importance of the deepening relations between India and Germany.
What is the agenda of the trip?
There will be discussions on engagement in trade, investment, technology, education, skill development, defence, science, innovation, green development and people-to-people relations between the two countries. German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann Indian Express Said to, “Trade will be the biggest issue. Last year we did $50 billion in trade. This shows how strongly Germany is linked to India. There are more than 2,000 German companies in India. Similarly, 750 Indian companies have invested in Germany.”
Which issues will be discussed?
Ackerman said that another important issue for discussion will be migration. He said, “In the last few years, migration of Indians to Germany has become a success story. Indian workers in Germany earn 20 percent more than their German counterparts.” Ackerman indicated that other global issues, including the Ukraine war and the situation in Venezuela, would also be part of the discussion. India-Germany strategic partnership recently completed 25 years. This will also be reviewed.
Why have Ahmedabad and Bengaluru been selected for the trip?
Gujarat has been selected with the aim of showcasing cultural connectivity and political harmony. Ackerman said, “This is a very good move by Prime Minister Modi. He has invited Chancellor Merz to his home state. We consider this a gesture of friendship and a warm welcome to the Chancellor.” At the same time, business and technical talks are believed to be the reason behind the selection of Bengaluru, because there is a large business delegation along with the merger.
How are the relations between India and Germany?
India was among the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with Germany after the Second World War. Germany is India’s major trading partner and is among the top 10 trading countries. It is also the 7th largest foreign direct investor in India. There are also important defense relations between the two countries. In 2008, the navies of both the countries conducted joint exercises for the first time. India is also discussing purchasing submarines from Germany.
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