English Translation of Prime Minister's Press Statement during the Joint Press Statement with the German Chancellor

• English translation of PM Modi's press statement released by PIB on 12 January 2026 during the joint press event with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad.
• Marks Merz's first visit to India and to Asia as Chancellor; coincides with Swami Vivekananda Jayanti.
• Anchors the next phase of the India–Germany Strategic Partnership (silver jubilee in 2025; 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2026).
• Relevant for GS-II (International Relations) — bilateral ties with a key EU/G7 partner amid Indo-Pacific recalibration.