Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and Austria are set to enhance their collaboration in defense, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology. During a joint press briefing with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, PM Modi emphasized the importance of combining Austria’s expertise with India’s speed and scale to ensure reliable technology and supply chains globally. The partnership between the two countries spans infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability, with Austrian companies actively contributing to various engineering projects in India.
Chancellor Stocker’s visit is expected to boost trade and investment, with a focus on leveraging Austria’s strengths alongside India’s capabilities. PM Modi highlighted the significance of Stocker’s visit, marking the Chancellor’s first trip outside Europe and signaling a renewed era in India-Austria relations. The leaders also discussed plans to promote mobility in the nursing sector and launch a Working Holiday Programme to facilitate youth exchange between the two nations.
In light of global tensions, PM Modi stressed the need for reforming international institutions to address pressing challenges and reiterated the shared commitment of India and Austria to promoting stable and lasting peace. Both countries recognize the futility of military conflicts in resolving issues and emphasize the importance of eradicating terrorism as a common goal in the global arena.
