PM Modi talks to Austrian Chancellor: Focus on increasing cooperation on trade, investment and green technology

New Delhi. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held a bilateral meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday. In this meeting, focus was on increasing cooperation in trade, investment, green technology and important areas. Before meeting PM Modi, the Chancellor of Austria paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

“Federal Chancellor of Austria Dr. Christian Stocker paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, remembering Bapu and his ideals, paid floral tributes and reflected on Gandhiji’s everlasting message of peace, non-violence and global harmony,” the Ministry of External Affairs posted on social media platform X.

Stocker reached New Delhi on Wednesday on his first visit to India. This is also his first official visit to Asia after assuming office in 2025, with the aim of strengthening bilateral ties in key areas including trade, investment and emerging technology.

On Wednesday, Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had met the Austrian Chancellor and expressed confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday would open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two countries.

Earlier in the day, Christian Stocker lauded India’s development journey, saying the country is investing extensively in infrastructure and technology. He also stressed that India is the most important trading partner in South Asia for the EU.

“India is growing at about 7 percent, investing massively in infrastructure and technology. This is a huge opportunity for a small but highly innovative exporting country like Austria, which we want to actively embrace,” Christian Stocker wrote on X after reaching India.

He said, “Strong partnerships are the key to economic success in a time of global uncertainties. That’s why I am in New Delhi for the next three days, to create a solid framework so that Austrian companies can take advantage of this growth through new partnerships, cooperation and better market access.”