Vienna, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Tuesday from Moscow on a two-day visit to Austria during which the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on numerous geopolitical challenges.
This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in more than 40 years; the last was that of Indira Gandhi in 1983.
Modi will visit President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen on Wednesday and meet Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
The Prime Minister and 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 rule of law form the foundation on which the two countries will build an increasingly closer partnership.
Modi's comment came a day after Austrian Chancellor Nehammer posted on 'X': "I very much look forward to welcoming Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the world's largest democracy, next week in Vienna."
"This visit is a special honor as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years and an important milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India," he said.
"We will have the opportunity to talk about further deepening our bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges," said the Austrian Chancellor.
Responding to Nehammer, Modi said: "Thank you, Chancellor Karl Nehammer. It is truly an honor to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening ties between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation." .
"The shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the foundation on which we will build an ever closer partnership," he said.
This is the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in more than 40 years; the last was that of Indira Gandhi in 1983.
Modi will visit President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen on Wednesday and meet Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer.
The Prime Minister and 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 rule of law form the foundation on which the two countries will build an increasingly closer partnership.
Modi's comment came a day after Austrian Chancellor Nehammer posted on 'X': "I very much look forward to welcoming Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the world's largest democracy, next week in Vienna."
"This visit is a special honor as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years and an important milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India," he said.
"We will have the opportunity to talk about further deepening our bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges," said the Austrian Chancellor.
Responding to Nehammer, Modi said: "Thank you, Chancellor Karl Nehammer. It is truly an honor to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening ties between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation." .
"The shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the foundation on which we will build an ever closer partnership," he said.
