New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday noted that German Chancellor Friederick Merz is on his first official visit to India after taking over as Chancellor, adding that this is also his first visit to Asia after taking office last year.

Misri said that the German Chancellor arrived in Ahmedabad "very early this morning" and was warmly received at the airport by the Governor, Chief Minister of Gujarat, and the Deputy Chief Minister.

He noted that the Chancellor is accompanied by "a high-powered official delegation" as well as "a large business delegation", which, he said, reflects the importance that both sides place on the "trade, business and investment side of the relationship."

Misri said the timing of the vi...