India-Austria Friendship to Get Stronger in Times to Come, Says PM Modi After Meeting Austrian Chancellor.

India-Austria Friendship to Get Stronger in Times to Come, Says PM Modi After Meeting Austrian Chancellor.

                        The India-Austria friendship is strong, and it will get even stronger in the times to come, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said as he met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer for a private engagement ahead of their official talks on Wednesday to tap the full potential of the bilateral partnership. Modi arrived here from Moscow on Tuesday evening on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years.

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come, says PM Modi after meeting Austrian Chancellor. Modi was welcomed by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg at the airport. This warm reception set the tone for the significant discussions that would follow, aimed at fortifying the India-Austria friendship.

"An important milestone in the India-Austria partnership! PM @narendramodi hosted by Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer for a private engagement. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Discussions on realising the full potential of the bilateral partnership lie ahead," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, along with photographs of the two leaders together in Vienna. The images depict a cordial interaction, emphasising the strong India-Austria friendship.

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come, says PM Modi after meeting Austrian Chancellor. Modi was seen hugging Nehammer in one of the photos, while in another, the Austrian Chancellor was seen clicking a selfie with the Prime Minister. This personal touch underscores the depth of the India-Austria friendship.

Nehammer posted a photo of him and Modi on the microblogging platform and said: "Welcome to Vienna, PM @narendramodi! It is a pleasure and honour to welcome you to Austria. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to our political and economic discussions during your visit!" The Prime Minister thanked the Austrian Chancellor "for the warm welcome" and said he looks forward to "our discussions tomorrow as well. Our nations will continue working together to further global good". The sentiments expressed by both leaders highlight the robust India-Austria friendship.

In another post on X, Modi said: "Happy to meet you in Vienna, Chancellor @karlnehammer. The India-Austria friendship is strong and it will get even stronger in the times to come." This statement reflects the optimism and commitment towards enhancing the India-Austria friendship.

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come, says PM Modi after meeting Austrian Chancellor. This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in more than 40 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983. During Modi's visit to Austria, the two countries will explore ways to further deepen their relationship and closer cooperation on various geopolitical challenges.

Earlier, the Prime Minister said on X: "Landed in Vienna. This visit to Austria is a special one. Our nations are connected by shared values and a commitment to a better planet. Looking forward to the various programmes in Austria, including talks with Chancellor @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community and more." This visit is a testament to the enduring India-Austria friendship.

In an earlier post on X, the MEA spokesperson said, "As the two countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year, this momentous visit will add renewed momentum to India-Austria ties." This anniversary is a significant milestone in the history of the India-Austria friendship.

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come, says PM Modi after meeting Austrian Chancellor. Modi will call on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and hold talks with Nehammer on Wednesday. The Prime Minister and the Chancellor will also address business leaders from India and Austria.

Ahead of his visit to Austria, Modi on Sunday said the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the bedrock upon which the two countries will build an ever-closer partnership. These values are central to the strong foundation of the India-Austria friendship.

India-Austria friendship to get stronger in times to come, says PM Modi after meeting Austrian Chancellor. Modi's visit is not just a diplomatic endeavour but also a celebration of the longstanding India-Austria friendship. The discussions and engagements during this visit are expected to pave the way for a stronger and more vibrant bilateral relationship.

The India-Austria friendship is poised to reach new heights as both nations work together to address global challenges and promote mutual prosperity. This visit marks a new chapter in the India-Austria friendship, filled with promise and potential. As Prime Minister Modi continues his engagements in Vienna, the world watches in anticipation of the positive outcomes that will emerge from this significant visit. The future of the India-Austria friendship indeed looks bright and promising.