NEW DELHI: India and Germany’s bilateral military ties are on an upswing, and in a significant move to take it forward, India is prepared to host a German liaison officer. Chancellor Merz’s visit, scheduled for January 12–13, is his first official trip to India since assuming office eight months ago. “The decision has been taken, and a German Liaison Officer will be joining the Information Fusion Centre - Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR). The IFC-IOR, established in December 2018, has emerged as a key platform for enhancing safety and security in the IOR. It collaborated with 57 maritime security constructs and 25 partner nations.

Source: Indian Express January 12, 2026 08:50 UTC