Prime Minister Modi Begins Two-Day Visit to Austria, Hosted by Chancellor Nehammer
Vienna, July 10, 2024 (AT News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday following his visit to Moscow, beginning a significant two-day diplomatic engagement in Austria. He was warmly welcomed by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer for their first-ever meeting, signaling a milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), PM Modi and Chancellor Nehammer engaged in a private session aimed at exploring avenues to enhance the robust partnership between India and Austria. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the occasion as “an important milestone in the India-Austria partnership,” underscoring discussions on maximizing bilateral potentials.
Chancellor Nehammer expressed delight over PM Modi’s visit, affirming Austria’s commitment to strengthening political and economic ties with India. He shared a photo on social media platform X, captioned with a warm welcome message and anticipation for fruitful discussions during the visit.
In response, Prime Minister Modi thanked Chancellor Nehammer for the hospitality and expressed eagerness for further interactions aimed at advancing global welfare and bilateral cooperation.
During his visit, PM Modi is scheduled to engage in talks covering various geopolitical challenges and explore avenues for deeper collaboration between the two nations. His itinerary includes interactions with the Indian community in Austria, reflecting the strength of cultural and people-to-people ties.
Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg welcomed PM Modi upon his arrival at Vienna Airport, underscoring the importance of the visit in celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Austria.
In anticipation of his visit, Prime Minister Modi emphasized shared values of democracy and freedom as foundational to strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation on global platforms.
The visit marks a historic occasion, as it is the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in over four decades, underscoring the significance of the milestone in diplomatic relations.
