Prime Minister Modi Strengthens Ties with Austria in Landmark Visit
Prime Minister Meets Austrian President
Vienna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on Wednesday, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation between the two nations.
In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi shared his enthusiasm about the visit, stating, "Had an excellent meeting with Chancellor @karlnehammer. This visit to Austria is very special because it is after several decades that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting this wonderful country. It is also the time when we are marking 75 years of the India-Austria friendship."
Modi highlighted the shared values that connect India and Austria, such as democracy and the rule of law. "In the spirit of these shared values, Chancellor @karlnehammer and I agreed to further cement the India-Austria friendship across various sectors," he said.
Prime Minister Modi also posted, "Had a very good meeting with Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and discussed ways to expand India-Austria cooperation. @vanderbellen."
Historic Visit After Decades
Modi's visit to Austria is the first by an Indian Prime Minister in several decades, marking 75 years of India-Austria friendship.
Focus on Shared Values and Diverse Sectors
While stronger economic ties were a major point of discussion, Modi emphasized that the relationship between India and Austria has the potential to grow beyond economics. "We see immense potential in areas like infrastructure development, innovation, water resources, AI, climate change, and more," he added.
The meeting underscores a renewed commitment to strengthening the multifaceted relationship between India and Austria, marking a pivotal moment in their 75-year history of diplomatic ties.
