Vienna, The friendship between India and Austria is strong and will strengthen further in the times to come, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said ahead of his official meeting with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday to harness the full potential of the bilateral partnership.
Modi arrived here from Moscow on Tuesday afternoon on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in more than 40 years.
Modi was received at the airport by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
On Tuesday, Modi met Nehammer for a private engagement.
"A major milestone in the India-Austria partnership! Prime Minister @narendramodi was received by Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer for a private engagement. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Discussions on harnessing the full potential of the bilateral partnership are ahead," MEA spokesperson Randhir said. Jaiswal said in a post on X, along with photographs of the two leaders together in Vienna.
Modi is seen hugging Nehammer in one of the photos, while in another, the Austrian chancellor is seen taking a selfie with the prime minister.
Nehammer posted a photo of him and Modi on the microblogging platform and said, "Welcome to Vienna, Prime Minister @narendramodi! It is a pleasure and honor to welcome you to Austria. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to looking forward to our political meeting." and economic discussions during his visit!
The prime minister thanked the Austrian chancellor "for the warm welcome" and said he looks forward to "our debates tomorrow as well. Our nations will continue to work together to promote the global good."
In another post on
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.
During Modi's visit to Austria, the two countries will explore ways to further deepen their relationship and strengthen cooperation on various geopolitical challenges.
Earlier, the Prime Minister said on @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community and more."
In an earlier post on
Australian artists welcomed Modi with a rendition of Vande Mataram. The chorus and orchestra were conducted by Vijay Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya, 57, was born in Lucknow. In 1994 he became director of the Vienna University Philharmonic. He is Austria's representative on the expert jury for the evaluation of cultural projects of the European Union and is the founder and artistic director of the National Youth Orchestra of India.
"Austria is known for its vibrant musical culture. I got a glimpse of it thanks to this incredible performance by Vande Mataram!" Modi posted the video on X.
Modi will visit President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Nehammer on Wednesday.
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 arrived here from Moscow on Tuesday afternoon on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in more than 40 years.
Modi was received at the airport by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
On Tuesday, Modi met Nehammer for a private engagement.
"A major milestone in the India-Austria partnership! Prime Minister @narendramodi was received by Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer for a private engagement. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Discussions on harnessing the full potential of the bilateral partnership are ahead," MEA spokesperson Randhir said. Jaiswal said in a post on X, along with photographs of the two leaders together in Vienna.
Modi is seen hugging Nehammer in one of the photos, while in another, the Austrian chancellor is seen taking a selfie with the prime minister.
Nehammer posted a photo of him and Modi on the microblogging platform and said, "Welcome to Vienna, Prime Minister @narendramodi! It is a pleasure and honor to welcome you to Austria. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to looking forward to our political meeting." and economic discussions during his visit!
The prime minister thanked the Austrian chancellor "for the warm welcome" and said he looks forward to "our debates tomorrow as well. Our nations will continue to work together to promote the global good."
In another post on
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.
During Modi's visit to Austria, the two countries will explore ways to further deepen their relationship and strengthen cooperation on various geopolitical challenges.
Earlier, the Prime Minister said on @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community and more."
In an earlier post on
Australian artists welcomed Modi with a rendition of Vande Mataram. The chorus and orchestra were conducted by Vijay Upadhyaya.
Upadhyaya, 57, was born in Lucknow. In 1994 he became director of the Vienna University Philharmonic. He is Austria's representative on the expert jury for the evaluation of cultural projects of the European Union and is the founder and artistic director of the National Youth Orchestra of India.
"Austria is known for its vibrant musical culture. I got a glimpse of it thanks to this incredible performance by Vande Mataram!" Modi posted the video on X.
Modi will visit President of the Republic of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Nehammer on Wednesday.
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.
