India-Austria Narendra Modi in Austria: PM discusses Ukraine crisis, terrorism with Chancellor Karl Nehammer
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a fruitful discussion with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on numerous issues ranging from the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict to terrorism.
Modi is currently on his maiden visit to Austria.
Addressing the press meet with Chancellor @karlnehammer in Vienna. https://t.co/dKleqH32KH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2024
He arrived in Austria after completing his Russian trip.
During a joint media conference, Modi said: "Today, Chancellor Nehammer and I had a very fruitful discussion."
Energising 🇮🇳-🇦🇹 ties!
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) July 10, 2024
PM @narendramodi held extensive and fruitful talks with Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer today.
Discussions covered various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade & investment, S&T, green energy, AI, Start-ups, environment & climate… pic.twitter.com/aG2GEUTPkK
"We have identified new possibilities to further strengthen our mutual cooperation," he said.
He said India and Austria have decided to give a strategic direction to the relationship between the two nations.
IN IMAGES: Modi's maiden Austria visit
He said: "A blueprint for cooperation has been prepared for the coming decade."
Had an excellent meeting with Chancellor @karlnehammer. This visit to Austria is very special because it is after several decades that an Indian Prime Minister is visiting this wonderful country. It is also the time when we are marking 75 years of the India-Austria friendship. pic.twitter.com/wFsb4PvM9J
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 10, 2024
During their meeting, Modi said he and the Austrian leader condemned terrorism in any form.
In the areas of science and research we are very close to conclude an important cooperation agreement between Austrian and Indian technical universities. This agreement as well as further partnerships will considerably enhance our cooperation in the fields of pharmaceuticals,… pic.twitter.com/e3XfKvlCPi
— Karl Nehammer (@karlnehammer) July 10, 2024
"Terrorism cannot be justified under any circumstances," he said.
"We had a discussion on the ongoing conflicts in the world including the situation in Ukraine and West Asia," Modi said.
Today, Chancellor Nehammer and I had a very fruitful discussion.
— BJP (@BJP4India) July 10, 2024
We have identified new possibilities to further strengthen our mutual cooperation.
We have decided to give a strategic direction to our relationship.
A blueprint for cooperation has been prepared for the coming… pic.twitter.com/EMh3MTYA7d
"I have said it before that this is not the time for war," he said.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: "PM@narendramodi held extensive and fruitful talks with Austrian Chancellor @karlnehammer today." "Discussions covered various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade & investment, S&T, green energy, AI, Start-ups, environment & climate change, cultural cooperation and people to people ties. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," he said.
This is Modi's maiden visit to the country.
In 1983, former PM Indira Gandhi was the last Indian PM to visit Austria.
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