德印加强战略协作对冲美国压力

Group 1 - German Chancellor Merz's visit to India is seen as a key step towards a strategic shift aimed at building a "de-risked" global supply chain [1] - Germany and India signed 19 cooperation agreements covering defense, semiconductors, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, higher education, and healthcare talent mobility [1] - The EU and India are expected to sign a landmark free trade agreement by the end of January 2024, with bilateral trade projected to reach €120 billion in 2024, making the EU India's largest trading partner [1] Group 2 - The high-profile visit occurs amid strained relations between European countries and the US, highlighting the importance of strengthening strategic cooperation between Germany and India [2] - Merz emphasized the current global trend of "unfortunate protectionism," which poses challenges for both Germany and India [2] - Despite signing a cooperation agreement to enhance bilateral defense industrial cooperation, challenges remain, as a notable submarine cooperation project did not reach a final agreement during Merz's visit [2]