India Slaps Down Germany’s Russia Jab: Foreign Secy Misri Says Defence Sourcing Based On National Interests Over Ideology

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India on 12 January 2026 for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office.The discussions focused on deepening strategic ties amid global tensions, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar. Merz openly urged India to reduce its reliance on Russia for arms and
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited India on 12 January 2026 for bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking his first trip to the country since assuming office.The discussions focused on deepening strategic ties amid global tensions, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar. Merz openly urged India to reduce its reliance on Russia for arms and
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