Chancellor Merz’s upcoming visit needs to be viewed within a larger European framework. With discussions on a Free Trade Agreement between India and the EU gaining traction, Germany’s influential role in Europe can significantly help reconcile differences and foster a commercially viable agreement that aligns with modern supply chain dynamics, emphasizes FICCI Director General Jyoti Vij.
Friedrich Merz’s impending visit to New Delhi arrives during a pivotal phase of economic and geopolitical change, providing a chance to fundamentally reshape India–Germany relations. Celebrating 25 years of their Strategic Partnership, the timing is indeed significant. What has historically been a stable and trusted relationship now requires transformation into a more ambitious economic and technological alliance.
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