Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker, is set to visit India from April 14 to 17, accompanied by a high-level delegation including Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer. During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chancellor Stocker will discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation across various sectors and exchange views on regional and global issues. President Droupadi Murmu and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will also meet with Chancellor Stocker during his stay in New Delhi.
India and Austria, sharing warm ties based on democratic values, aim to deepen their partnership further in various areas of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Austria in 2024 significantly boosted relations between the two countries. Both leaders have expressed commitment to strengthening bilateral, regional, and international cooperation for a more stable and prosperous world. They have highlighted the potential for enhanced partnership in economic, technology, and sustainable development areas.
The visit in 2024 saw discussions on fostering a sustainable economic and technology partnership, focusing on initiatives in green and digital technologies, infrastructure, renewable energy, water management, and more. Both countries are keen on advancing their shared objectives through strategic cooperation. The leaders emphasized the importance of political dialogue, technology development, research, innovation, and business engagement in various sectors like smart cities, mobility, and life sciences.
