Narendra Modi to be First Indian PM to Visit Vienna in 41 Years: Beginning of a Deep Relationship Between India and Austria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to make history by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Vienna in 41 years. Scheduled for July 9 and 10, this visit marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic ties between India and Austria, underscoring a new chapter of collaboration and mutual growth. This historic visit comes on the heels of Modi’s third consecutive oath-taking as Prime Minister of India, and just months after the launch of the ‘India-Austria Startup Bridge’ in February, aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship between the two nations. Modi’s visit to Vienna highlights the growing importance of India-Austria relations and sets the stage for deeper bilateral cooperation. India-Austria High-Level Engagements Under Modi’s Leadership Ever since taking office, Prime Minister Modi has maintained cordial relations with Austria. His first term saw a bilateral meeting with then-Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern in St. Petersburg on June 2, 2017, during the S
