Ahmedabad, Jan. 12 -- German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Monday for a two-day official visit to the country since assuming office.

Merz, who arrived in Ahmedabad earlier today, is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the day, marking a significant milestone in India-Germany relations as both nations mark 75 years of diplomatic relations and 25 years of their Strategic Partnership.

According to a Ministry of External Affairs post on X, Chancellor Merz was warmly received by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat at the airport upon his arrival in the western state. The visit came at the invitation of PM Modi.

"Welcome to India! Willkommen in Indien! Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in ...