After Hug And Selfie, PM Modi Meets Austrian Chancellor, Calls For ‘Stronger Bilateral Ties’ With Vienna

Vienna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer soon after landing in Vienna, as part of his two-nation visit. During his visit, the two leaders will discuss ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges.
Taking to microblogging site X, PM Modi said “Thank you, Chancellor @karlnehammer, for the warm welcome. I look forward to our discussions tomorrow as well. Our nations will continue working together to further global good.”

After his arrival, PM Modi joined dinner hosted by Austria Chancellor Karl Nehammer, where members of the Indian diaspora greeted him.
PM Modi landed in Austria on Wednesday where he was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran and Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.

Austria’s Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said “A warm welcome to Indian PM @narendramodi on his historic visit to Austria, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations. The partnership between our nations is based on a joint commitment to global security, stability and prosperity.”
Following this, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer also welcomed PM Modi, calling India a friend and partner adding that he also stated that he looked forward to discussing politics and economics during the visit.
“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!,” Karl Nehammer wrote in a post on X while sharing a selfie with PM Modi.
In response to Nehammer’s warm welcome, PM Modi thanked him and stated India and Austria will continue to work together.
In a post on X, PM Modi said while sharing some really good pictures of him and Nehammer, “Thank you, Chancellor @karlnehammer, for the warm welcome. I look forward to our discussions tomorrow as well. Our nations will continue working together to further global good.”
Notably, this is the first time an Indian Prime Minister has visited Austria in 41 years. In 1983, Indira Gandhi was the last PM to visit the country.