Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel in a meeting on Monday discussed regional and global issues, including Brexit, terrorism, Afghanistan as well as China's One Belt One Road initiative.

At the end of the first day of Modi's two-day Germany visit, the two leaders discussed Afghanistan and reiterated their support for an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned reconciliation and development process. There was discussion also on the issue of radicalization and terrorism and each countries experience in dealing with this, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

The statement added that Indian Prime Minister also appreciated Germany's presence in Afghanistan to provide stability and called upon the need for consolidation of efforts in the country.

"The leaders also touched upon One Built One Road. There was some discussion on climate change issues and the leaders discussed the possibilities including in the G 20 contact, there was exchange also on happenings in the international arena," the statement added.