India, Jan. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad on January 12 to review the progress of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership, officials said on Friday.

Chancellor Merz will be on an official visit to India from January 12 to 13, following an invitation from Prime Minister Modi. This will mark his first official visit to India since assuming office.

Formal bilateral talks will take place from 11:15 am onwards at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.

"The discussions will focus on further strengthening cooperation in trade and investment, technology, education, skilling and mobility, while also advancing collaboration in defence and security, science, innovation and research, green and su...