German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today to discuss a slew of strategic pacts ranging from defense to skilled labor. The meeting comes as Germany looks to diversify its trade partners and India seeks advanced European technology. A key topic on the table is the facilitation of Indian professionals moving to Germany to fill critical labor shortages.

The leaders are also expected to discuss global security challenges, including the situations in Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific. Defense cooperation, particularly regarding the co-production of military hardware, remains a priority for both nations. This visit is seen as a deepening of the Indo-German strategic partnership in a rapidly changing global order.