In Vienna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met four prominent Austrian Indologists and scholars of Indian history and thought and exchanged views on Indology and facets of Indian history, philosophy, art and culture. India.
Modi paid a two-day official visit to Austria at the invitation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, the first visit to Austria by an Indian Prime Minister after 41 years, in a year that marks the 75th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
He interacted with Dr. Birgit Kellner, a scholar of Buddhist philosophy and linguist; Prof. Martin Gaenszle, scholar of modern South Asia; Dr. Borayin Larios, professor of South Asian studies at the University of Vienna, and Dr. Karin Preisendanz, head of the Department of Indology at the University of Vienna.
"Prime Minister Modi exchanged views on Indology and various facets of Indian history, philosophy, art and culture with scholars," the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said in a press release.
The Prime Minister also asked about the roots of Indology in Austria and its impact on intellectual curiosity and scholarship.
During the discussion, the scholars also spoke about their academic and research commitment to India, the press release said.
Prime Minister Modi also met Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger, a renowned Austrian physicist, and exchanged views on the role of Quantum Computing and Quantum Technology in contemporary society and the promise it holds for the future.
Modi shared his thoughts on India's National Quantum Mission with the noted physicist.
"I had an excellent meeting with Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger. His work in quantum mechanics is groundbreaking and will continue to guide generations of researchers and innovators," the prime minister said in a post on X.
"His passion for knowledge and learning was clearly visible. I spoke about India's efforts such as the National Quantum Mission and how we are nurturing an ecosystem for technology and innovation. I am also delighted to receive his book along with a message very moving," he said. saying.
Zeilinger is known for his work on quantum mechanics and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022.
Modi arrived in Vienna from Moscow on Tuesday evening after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He also held talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and exchanged in-depth assessments of recent developments in Europe and Western Asia.
The two leaders underlined the importance of democratic countries like India and Austria working together to contribute to international and regional peace and prosperity.
Modi paid a two-day official visit to Austria at the invitation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer, the first visit to Austria by an Indian Prime Minister after 41 years, in a year that marks the 75th year of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
He interacted with Dr. Birgit Kellner, a scholar of Buddhist philosophy and linguist; Prof. Martin Gaenszle, scholar of modern South Asia; Dr. Borayin Larios, professor of South Asian studies at the University of Vienna, and Dr. Karin Preisendanz, head of the Department of Indology at the University of Vienna.
"Prime Minister Modi exchanged views on Indology and various facets of Indian history, philosophy, art and culture with scholars," the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said in a press release.
The Prime Minister also asked about the roots of Indology in Austria and its impact on intellectual curiosity and scholarship.
During the discussion, the scholars also spoke about their academic and research commitment to India, the press release said.
Prime Minister Modi also met Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger, a renowned Austrian physicist, and exchanged views on the role of Quantum Computing and Quantum Technology in contemporary society and the promise it holds for the future.
Modi shared his thoughts on India's National Quantum Mission with the noted physicist.
"I had an excellent meeting with Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger. His work in quantum mechanics is groundbreaking and will continue to guide generations of researchers and innovators," the prime minister said in a post on X.
"His passion for knowledge and learning was clearly visible. I spoke about India's efforts such as the National Quantum Mission and how we are nurturing an ecosystem for technology and innovation. I am also delighted to receive his book along with a message very moving," he said. saying.
Zeilinger is known for his work on quantum mechanics and received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2022.
Modi arrived in Vienna from Moscow on Tuesday evening after meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
He also held talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and exchanged in-depth assessments of recent developments in Europe and Western Asia.
The two leaders underlined the importance of democratic countries like India and Austria working together to contribute to international and regional peace and prosperity.
