Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting in the National Capital’s Hyderabad House on April 16, focusing on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, green technology, and critical sectors. Earlier in the day, the Austrian Chancellor paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Remembering Bapu and his ideals. Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker of Austria paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, laying a wreath and reflecting on Gandhiji’s enduring message of peace, non-violence and global harmony.”
Stocker arrived on April 15. This is his first official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors including trade, investment and emerging technologies. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on the Austrian Chancellor, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations.
“Delighted to call on Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker of Austria, as he begins his first official visit to India. Confident that his discussions with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will open new avenues for greater cooperation across various domains,” EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
Earlier in the day, Stocker hailed the growth of India, stressing that it is investing massively in infrastructure and technology and is the European Union’s (EU) “most important trading partner” in South Asia.
“India is growing at around seven per cent per year, investing massively in infrastructure and technology, and is today the EU’s most important trading partner in South Asia,” Stocker posted on X after his arrival.
