Ministry of External Affairs of the Republic of India

01/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/10/2026 01:00

Visit of H.E. Mr. Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to India (January 12-13, 2026)

As on 10 January 2026 at 1200 hrs

Monday, January 12, 2026

0155 hrs
Arrive Ahmedabad
Venue: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport
Photo Op: Official Only

0930 hrs
Visit to Sabarmati Ashram

1000 hrs
Participation in Kite Festival*

1105 hrs
Meeting with Prime Minister
Venue: Mahatma Mandir

1245 hrs
Press Statements*
Venue: Mahatma Mandir

1410 hrs
Visit Dandi Kutir
Venue: Dandi Kutir

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

0815 hrs
Emplane for Bengaluru

1020 hrs
Arrive Bengaluru
Venue: Kempegowda International Airport

1120 hrs
Visit to Bosch
Venue: Ayappa Garden, Adugodi Campus

1330 hrs
Visit to Nano Science and Engineering, CeNSE
Venue: CV Raman Avenue

1525 hrs
Departure
Emplane from Bengaluru

Note:Programme is subject to change.

*For access please contact DIPR, Gujarat Government.

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