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External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met the new German Chancellor  Friedrich Merz in Berlin on Saturday the 24th of May 2025 his third stop to various capitals in the Europe post 10th of May ceasefire.

The EAM also met his German counterpart Johann Wadephul discussing sequence of events post Pahalgam terror attack and four day missile conflict between India and Pakistan.

EAM’s visit, from May 22–24 came within the month of the new government formation in Germany and is reflective of the high priority both sides attach to bilateral ties.

The news agency UNI is reporting on its website that German Chancellor Merz expressed strong support for further deepening the increasingly multifaceted India-Germany Strategic Partnership across diverse sectors.

EAM also conveyed India’s appreciation for the German government’s expression of solidarity and support to India in the fight against terrorism.

EAM had extensive discussions with Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul covering the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation.

The two sides also reaffirmed their shared commitment to further expand collaboration in key strategic areas including defence, digital technologies, AI, green and sustainable development and talent mobility.

They also exchanged perspectives on regional and global developments, reaffirming their countries’ shared position on combating terrorism without exception, upholding international law, and promoting a multipolar, rules-based international order.

The Ministers also launched the official logo commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership.