German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in India on his first official state visit since taking office, marking his maiden major trip to Asia and underlining Berlin’s drive to deepen strategic and economic ties with New Delhi.
Merz landed in Ahmedabad, in the western state of Gujarat, early Monday and was warmly received by Indian officials. He is accompanied by a large delegation of business leaders, reflecting Germany’s focus on expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation with one of the world’s…