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Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany visited India to commemorate 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of strategic partnership, engaging in discussions with Prime Minister Modi on trade, investment, and technology. The leaders inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 and signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding to enhance cooperation in defense, renewable energy, and education, with bilateral trade exceeding $50 billion. The visit concluded with a commitment to future collaborations and a unified stance against terrorism.