Vienna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday from Moscow, Russia, for a two-day visit to Austria. During this visit, the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and enhance cooperation on various geopolitical challenges.
“Landed in Vienna. This visit to Austria is a special one. Our nations are connected by shared values and a commitment to a better planet. Looking forward to the various programs in Austria, including talks with Chancellor @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community, and more,” PM Narendra Modi posted on X, along with a series of photographs.
Vielen Dank, Bundeskanzler @karlnehammer, für den herzlichen Empfang. Unsere Nationen werden weiterhin zusammenarbeiten, um das globale Wohl zu fördern. 🇮🇳 🇦🇹 pic.twitter.com/ZTrhXeVUdQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2024
Later, Modi attended a dinner hosted by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, where he was greeted by members of the Indian diaspora.
Karl Nehammer also took a selfie with Modi and posted it on social media, extending a warm welcome to the Indian Prime Minister.
“Welcome to Vienna, PM @narendramodi! It is a pleasure and honor 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 the selfie with Modi.
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! 🇦🇹 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/e2YJZR1PRs
— Karl Nehammer (@karlnehammer) July 9, 2024
In response to Nehammer’s warm welcome, Modi thanked him and stated that India and Austria will continue to work together.
In a post on X, Modi shared pictures of himself with Nehammer, stating, “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.”
Modi was welcomed by Indian Ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran and Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg.
Alexander Schallenberg also extended a warm welcome to Modi, saying, “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.”
Modi is the first Indian PM to visit Austria in 41 years. The last visit was by Indira Gandhi in 1983.