PM Modi Congratulates New German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Says United In Fight Against Terrorism
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PM Modi said that that he is looking forward to work together to further cement the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a conversation with newly elected German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and said that India and Germany stand united in fight against terrorism.
He further said that that he is looking forward to work together to further cement the India-Germany Strategic Partnership.
'Spoke to Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz and congratulated him on assuming office. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Exchanged views on regional and global developments. We stand united in the fight against terrorism," PM Modi said in a post on X.
Spoke to Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz and congratulated him on assuming office. Reaffirmed our commitment to further strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Exchanged views on regional and global developments. We stand united in the fight against terrorism.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 20, 2025
The Prime Minister held the conversation with the German leader amid soaring New Delhi-Islamabad diplomatic ties after India's Operation Sindoor, launched on terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Additionally, New Delhi is set to send all-party delegations across the world, in a bid to call out Pakistan's bluff on terrorism and exposing it as the 'epicentre' of global terror.
After the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, the Modi government unveiled an elaborate plan to mount a diplomatic offensive on Pakistan, with an aim to isolate and expose it globally by busting its fake propaganda. Seven delegations, comprising MPs and leaders from all parties, were formed, who will go to friendly nations and also members of the UN Security Council and inform them about Pakistan's dirty terror exports, not just to India but also to other nations.
Senior BJP leader and MP Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation would be visiting Germany and will apprise about India's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism and also the government's firm resolve to combat terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
The delegation comprises Priyanka Chaturvedi MP, ShivSena (UBT), Ghulam Ali Khatana MP,Nominated, Dr. Amar Singh MP, INC, Samik Bhattacharya MP, BJP, Former Minister MJ Akbar and diplomat Pankaj Saran.
Germany's conservative leader Merz assumed the charge as the news Chancellor of the country on May 6 after securing a majority in the second round of voting in the Lower House of Parliament.
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