PM Modi speaks to Chancellor Merz; says Germany important pillar of India's engagement with Europe

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and said Germany is an important pillar of India's engagement with Europe and a valued partner for promoting global peace, stability and prosperity.

During his telephonic conversation with Merz, Modi also said that India and Germany will continue to deepen the forward-looking strategic partnership for the benefit of the people of the two countries.

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"Had a warm and productive conversation with Chancellor Friedrich Merz. As India and Germany celebrate 75 years of our diplomatic relations, we reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthening our Strategic Partnership across trade & investment, defence, clean energy, advanced technologies, talent mobility and other key areas," Modi said in a post on 'X'.

The prime minister said Germany is an important pillar of India's engagement with Europe and a valued partner for promoting global peace, stability and prosperity.

"Together, we will continue to deepen our forward-looking Strategic Partnership for the benefit of the people of our countries," he said.