From Defence To Critical Technologies: List Of MoUs Signed By PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz

Last Updated:January 12, 2026, 15:54 IST

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz shared a car ride with PM Modi on his first visit to India as the two leaders underscored the growing warmth in India-Germany relations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who is on his first visit to India. The two leaders held talks on bilateral ties, regional and global issues, and signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on several areas ranging from defence, critical and emerging technologies, to sustainable development.

Speaking at a press conference, Merz said, “PM Modi invited me to visit his home state of Gujarat. I express my heartfelt gratitude for this gesture. It shows the deep ties between our countries and your personal friendship towards me. This city, in many ways, is the cradle of modern India, where Gandhi started his non-violent freedom struggle. Gujarat also has impressive economic dynamics."

Prime Minister Modi also emphasised the importance of close economic cooperation between India and Germany, saying it was vital for humanity. “Today, Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit is providing new energy, new confidence, and new dimensions to that very bridge," he said, noting that Merz’s visit comes at a significant moment in India-Germany relations as they are celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership.

MoUs Signed Between India, Germany

Joint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening the Bilateral Defence Industrial CooperationJoint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening the Bilateral Economic Cooperation by Establishing a Chief Executive Officers’ Forum Integrated into, and as Part of, a Joint India-Germany Economic and Investment CommitteeJoint Declaration of Intent on India Germany Semiconductor Ecosystem PartnershipJoint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Critical MineralsJoint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of TelecommunicationsMoU between Institute of Electronics & Information Technology and Infineon Technologies AGMemorandum of Understanding between All India Institute of Ayurveda and Charite University, GermanyMemorandum of Understanding between Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water Industries (DVGW)Offtake Agreement for Green Ammonia between Indian Company, AM Green and German Company, Uniper Global Commodities on Green AmmoniaJoint Declaration of Intent for Joint Cooperation in Research and Development on BioeconomyJoint Declaration of Intent on the extension of tenure of the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC)Indo-German Roadmap on Higher EducationJoint Declaration of Intent on the Framework Conditions of Global Skill Partnerships for Fair, Ethical and Sustainable Recruitment of Healthcare ProfessionalsJoint Declaration of Intent for Establishment of a Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Renewable Energy at Skill Training Institute, HyderabadMemorandum of Understanding between Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Government of the Republic of India and German Maritime Museum-Leibniz Institute for Maritime History, Bremerhaven, Germany, for the Development of Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, GujaratJoint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in SportJoint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Postal ServicesLetter of Intent between the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, and Deutsche Post AGMemorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and German Hockey Federation (Deutscher Hockey-Bund e.V.)

The two sides also announced several initiatives on the occasion of Merz’s visit.

Announcement of Visa Free transit for Indian passport holders for transiting through GermanyEstablishment of Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security DialogueEstablishment of Bilateral dialogue mechanism on Indo-Pacific.Adoption of Work Plan of India-Germany Digital Dialogue (2025-2027)New funding commitments of EUR 1.24 billion under the flagship bilateral Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), supporting priority projects in renewable energies, green hydrogen, PM e-Bus Sewa, and climate-resilient urban infrastructureLaunch of Battery Storage working group under the India-Germany Platform for Investments in Renewable Energy WorldwideScaling up of Projects in Ghana (Digital Technology Centre for design and processing of Bamboo), Cameroon (Climate Adaptive RAC Technology Lab for Nationwide Potato Seed Innovation) and Malawi (Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub in Agro Value Chain for women and youth) under India-Germany Triangular Development CooperationOpening of Honorary Consul of Germany in Ahmedabad

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