Narendra Modi reaches Austria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now reached the European country Austria after his visit to Russia. This visit is considered very important, because it is the first visit of an Indian PM after 40 years. Before Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indira Gandhi had visited Austria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached Austria on a two-day visit. This visit is extremely important as it is the first visit by an Indian PM in four decades. This visit of PM Modi is taking place at a time when India and Austria are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations. After a two-day visit to Russia, PM Modi reached Austria’s capital Vienna on Tuesday.
During this visit, both the countries will consider ways to further deepen their bilateral relations and cooperate closely on several geopolitical challenges.
Earlier, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehmer had written a post on X, ‘I am very eager to welcome Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, the world’s largest democracy, to Vienna next week. This visit is a special honor as it is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister after 40 years. This is an important milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India.
Grateful to the Indian community in Austria for their warmth and affection. Addressing a programme in Vienna. https://t.co/W9ECc7XqXq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2024
We will get an opportunity to further deepen our bilateral relations and talk about closer cooperation on many geopolitical challenges.’ Responding to the Austrian Chancellor’s post, PM Modi wrote, ‘Thank you, Chancellor Karl Nehammer. It is truly an honor to visit Austria to celebrate this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening relations between our countries and exploring new avenues of cooperation.
Quatra said that Austria is a major country in Central Europe. Austria offers great opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, high technology, start-ups and media and entertainment. Kwatra said that it is an important Central European country. It is home to the headquarters of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
The visit comes a few months after the launch of the India-Austria Startup Bridge in February. The purpose of this bridge is to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between startups in both the countries. According to the report of Financial Express, bilateral trade between India and Austria will be $ 2.93 billion in 2023. India sells electronics, textiles, shoes and chemicals to Austria. Austria sends machinery, automotive parts and chemicals