PM Modi says India and Germany will unitedly combat terrorism: 'Threat to humanity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 12, 2026) held delegation-level talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad

• India and Germany vow to fight terrorism and deepen strategic partnership
• PM Modi highlights tech, defence, and green hydrogen cooperation with Germany
• Leaders mark 25 years of strategic ties and 75 years of diplomatic relations

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India and Germany share historical ties and will continue to fight against terrorism together.

"We are in agreement that terrorism is a threat to all of humanity. India and Germany will continue the fight against it..." said PM Modi while addressing a joint press meet with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

PM on Indo-Pacific

PM Modi said the Indo-Pacific is a high priority for both India and Germany.  "India stands for the peaceful resolution of all problems and disputes and supports all efforts being made in this direction. We are unanimous that terrorism is the ultimate evil of humanity. India and Germany will come together and continue to fight it resolutely. India and Germany agree that reform of global institutions is vital to address global challenges. On behalf of the 140 crore Indians, I once again warmly welcome you to India. I am confident that today's discussion will give new energy and clear direction to the India-Germany partnership..." he said.

The PM also said cooperation between India and Germany is 'important for the whole of humanity".

Welcoming Chancellor Merz to India and to his home state of Gujarat, PM Modi expressed gratitude for the German leader’s commitment to bilateral ties.

“I thank Chancellor Merz for his personal attention and commitment to the relationship,” he said.

Referring to Gujarat’s tradition of hospitality, the Prime Minister added, “We say in Gujarat that guests are welcomed with sneh and atmiyata. We welcome Chancellor Merz in that spirit.”

PM Modi noted that economic engagement between the two countries continues to expand, with nearly 2,000 German companies operating in India.

He said this reflects growing confidence in India as an investment destination and the strength of the India-Germany economic partnership.

Highlighting technology and sustainability as key pillars, the Prime Minister said India and Germany have advanced technology cooperation in renewable energy.

“We have advanced tech cooperation in renewable energy, and we have decided to establish an India-Germany Centre of Excellence,” he said.

The Prime Minister described collaboration in green hydrogen as transformational, stating, “Collaboration on green hydrogen projects will be a game changer.”

PM Modi also stressed that both countries are working together to build “secured, trusted and resilient supply chains,” an area of increasing importance amid global disruptions.

He said such cooperation would benefit not only India and Germany but also the wider global economy.

On defence ties, the Prime Minister said the two countries are advancing cooperation through greater collaboration in co-development and co-production.

He thanked Chancellor Merz for policy decisions that have facilitated closer defence engagement.

“I thank Chancellor Merz for relaxing norms enabling defence cooperation,” Modi said, describing it as a significant step forward in strategic ties.

Emphasising education and skilling as future drivers of cooperation, PM Modi invited greater academic engagement from Germany.

“I invite German universities to invest in India,” he said, noting that collaboration in education would strengthen innovation and human capital development.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi and Chancellor Merz visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

The two leaders later inaugurated the International Kite Festival-2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront, where they interacted with artisans and participants, underscoring the cultural dimension of the visit.

According to official information, the visit coincides with the completion of 25 years of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and 75 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.