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Friedrich Merz In India: Diplomacy Takes Flight as Modi and Merz Fly Kites in Ahmedabad

Friedrich Merz In India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Saturday as the two leaders flew kites at the International Kite Festival 2026 along the Sabarmati Riverfront. The symbolic moment highlighted cultural diplomacy, with ...

both leaders participating in the vibrant annual celebration. The event showcased India’s traditional kite-flying heritage while underscoring growing ties between India and Germany during Merz’s official visit, marked by colour, crowds and ceremony.

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