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German Chancellor Merz arrives in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (UNI) German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday as part of his two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across economic, technological and strategic sectors.
The Chancellor landed at Kempegowda International Airport, where he was received by Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil and senior state and central government officials. Elaborate security arrangements were put in place at and around the airport to ensure smooth movement during the high-level visit.
Bengaluru, widely regarded as India’s technology and innovation hub, forms an important leg of Chancellor Merz’s India itinerary. During his stay, the German leader is expected to engage with representatives from the technology, manufacturing and industrial sectors, underlining the city’s strategic importance in India’s innovation ecosystem.
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