During his visit to Austria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold discussions with Chancellor Karl Nehammer. The agenda includes addressing business leaders from both India and Austria, emphasising opportunities for economic collaboration. Modi and Nehammer will also explore avenues for enhancing bilateral relations and addressing various geopolitical challenges.

"An important milestone in India-Austria partnership! PM @narendramodi hosted by Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer for a private engagement. This is the first meeting between the two leaders. Discussions on realising the full potential of bilateral partnership lie ahead," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, along with photographs of the two leaders together in Vienna.

This visit highlights India's commitment to strengthening ties with Austria and fostering mutual growth and development. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer welcomed PM Modi, calling India a friend and partner. He expressed his eagerness to discuss political and economic issues during the visit. Modi will call on the President of the Republic of Austria, Alexander Van der Bellen, and hold talks with Nehammer on Wednesday. The prime minister and the chancellor will also address business leaders from both nations.

"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!" Nehammer wrote in a post on X, sharing a selfie with PM Modi.

In response to Nehammer's warm welcome, PM Modi expressed his gratitude and affirmed the continued cooperation between India and Austria. In a post on X, PM Modi shared pictures with Nehammer and said, "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."

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