Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Austria and it is a historic moment as well. It is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria after 41 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983. PM Modi landed in Vienna and was welcomed by Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg at the airport.
He met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer shortly after landing in Vienna, as part of his two-nation visit. During this visit, the two nations will explore ways to further deepen their bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges.
During his visit, PM Modi will call on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and will also hold talks with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer on Wednesday. The Prime Minister and Chancellor will also address business leaders from India and Austria.