The visa-free transit decision comes as part of broader efforts by India and Germany to deepen cooperation across education, mobility and people-centric exchanges, alongside growing strategic and econ

Gandhinagar: As PM Modi hosted German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for bilateral talks in Gandhinagar, the two countries agreed to significantly boost th.

The Joint Declarations of Intent spanned across sectors including critical minerals, upskilling, telecommunications, semiconductor innovation and bilateral defence industrial cooperation.

Germany will provide visa-free transit for Indian passport holders, allowing easier travel during layovers without needing an airport transit visa.

The two leaders discussed bilateral ties as well as regional and global issues, marking a significant moment in India-Germany relations as the two countries celebrate 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.

Addressing a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the latter’s official visit to India, PM Modi highlighted the deep historical and philosophical ties between the two countries and noted that the German Chancellor’s visit coincided with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

Germany and India are hammering out the details of a submarine manufacturing deal worth at least $8 billion — the largest-ever defense agreement for New Delhi, according to officials with direct knowledge of the details.

Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi recalled the role of Indian thinkers and freedom fighters in shaping Germany’s intellectual and political landscape.

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