India and Germany to unite in fight against terrorism, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described terrorism as an "ultimate and serious threat to humanity" and stressed that India and Germany will join the fight in combating the global menace.

"We are unanimous that terrorism is the ultimate and serious threat to humanity. India and Germany will come together and continue to fight it resolutely," PM Modi said in a joint press conference alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad.

Merz is on a maiden two-day visit to India and interacted with PM Modi at the International Kite Festival, where they flew kites together and interacted with artisans and craftsmen. The two leaders also paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at the Sabarmati Ashram.

During the press conference, PM Modi said India and Germany



discussed the recent developments in Ukraine and Gaza and reiterated support for peaceful resolutions to conflicts.

The Prime Minister underscored the growing depth of its partnership with Germany, linking the two countries' historical connections with an expanding modern collaboration across trade, technology, defence and global issues.

Defence collaboration also featured prominently during the talks with Merz, with PM Modi saying that India and Germany's growing partnership aligned with India's vision and opening new avenues for defence trade.

"People-to-people ties were highlighted as a strong pillar of the relationship, with initiatives such as the Global Skills Partnership and new steps to cooperate in sports seen as strengthening societal links," PM Modi said.