Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held bilateral meetings with the Federal Chancellor of Austria, Christian Stocker, at Hyderabad House in the national capital, as part of the latter's four-day official visit to the country

Ahead of his meeting with Prime Minister Modi, the Austrian Chancellor laid a wreath at Rajghat and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi

This marks Stocker's inaugural visit to India and his first official visit to the Asian continent since taking office in 2025

According to the MEA, the Chancellor held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas, including trade, investment, technology, renewable energy, and cultural exchanges, with PM Modi

They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, including cooperation in multilateral fora

Earlier on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with the Austrian Chancellor. The meeting marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, with high-level discussions scheduled to continue

After the meeting, there will be an exchange of MoUs followed by press statements, the MEA said

He further emphasised the potential for growth in the partnership, adding, "Confident that his discussions with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will open new avenues for greater cooperation across various domains"

The Chancellor is in India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is accompanied by a high-level delegation comprising Federal Minister of Economy, Energy and Tourism Dr. Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, senior officials, and business leaders

Prime Minister Modi will also host a lunch in honour of the visiting dignitary. India and Austria share warm, friendly, and multifaceted ties rooted in shared democratic values

The visit of Chancellor Stocker also reflects the shared commitment of both nations to deepen and expand their partnership in emerging and priority areas of mutual interest, including trade, innovation, and sustainable development.