Upon arrival at Ahmedabad airport, Merz was warmly received by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, External Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed on social media.

Jaiswal also noted that the German leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet in the coming hours.

According to a previous statement from the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two officials will review the progress made in several aspects of the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year.

Talks will also focus on enhancing cooperation in trade and investment, technology, education, vocational training, and mobility.

Additionally, they will explore ways to enhance collaboration in defense and security, science, innovation and research, green and sustainable development, and people-to-people relations.

Modi and Merz will also meet with business and industry leaders and exchange views on issues of regional and global importance.

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