On a two-day visit to Austria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Vienna from Moscow. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in more than 40 years, since Indira Gandhi’s visit in 1983. PM Modi will discuss geopolitical issues and look for ways to strengthen bilateral ties during his visit. He is scheduled to meet with Chancellor Karl Nehammer and President Alexander Van der Bellen.
Nehammer, the prime minister, will also speak to Austrian and Indian business executives. To establish a stronger alliance, PM Modi stressed the importance of sharing the ideals of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law before his visit. Nehammer, the chancellor of Austria, said he was looking forward to PM Modi’s visit and that it marked a major turning point in the 75-year history of diplomatic ties between India and Austria.
“This visit is a special honour as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years,” Chancellor Nehammer said. In response, the PM said he was looking forward to the talks on fortifying bilateral relations and looking into new opportunities for collaboration.
