Ahmedabad, Jan. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the importance of close economic cooperation between India and Germany, stating that such collaboration is vital not only for the two nations but for humanity as a whole.

Addressing a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the latter's official visit to India, PM Modi highlighted the deep historical and philosophical ties between the two countries and noted that the German Chancellor's visit coincided with the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.

"It is a happy coincidence that Swami Vivekananda himself built the bridge of philosophy, knowledge, and faith between India and Germany. Today, Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit is providing...