What happened?
On September 4, 2025, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in New Delhi to boost the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. Talks focused on advancing defence cooperation, including a submarine project with Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems, and expanding joint military exercises. Agreements were reached on gratis visas for student exchanges and creating a consultation mechanism on the Indo-Pacific. Wadephul also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. His visit began in Bengaluru with engagements at ISRO, IISc, and innovation hubs, highlighting opportunities in green technology, AI, and space cooperation.
Why it matters to India
The visit marks 25 years of the Strategic Partnership and underscores India and Germany’s alignment on security, defence, and Indo-Pacific stability. Strengthened defence ties and new areas of cooperation reinforce Germany’s role as a key European partner in India’s growth and regional strategy.