NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz on assuming workplace on Tuesday. The 2 leaders mentioned “regional and world developments” and reiterated their stance “within the battle in opposition to terrorism“.“Spoke to Chancellor @_FriedrichMerz and congratulated him on assuming workplace. Reaffirmed our dedication to additional strengthen the Strategic Partnership between India and Germany. Exchanged views on regional and world developments. We stand united within the battle in opposition to terrorism,” PM Modi stated in a publish on X.This comes because the world is coping with the results of tariff imposition by Donald Trump-administration. At regional stage, India’s anti-terror efforts beneath Operation Sindoor acquired world assist. Merz was elected Germany’s new chancellor earlier this month, securing victory within the second spherical of voting after an sudden setback within the first. His preliminary failure marked a historic second—no chancellor candidate in post-war Germany had ever didn’t win within the first spherical. Regardless of the shock, political analysts remained assured about his possibilities. Within the second poll, Merz acquired 325 votes out of 630, clinching a transparent majority and turning into Germany’s tenth chancellor since World Conflict II.