New Delhi: Ahead of his visit to Austria, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sunday the shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the bedrock upon which the two countries will build an ever-closer partnership. Modi's remark came a day after Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer posted on 'X', "I very much look forward to welcoming Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, the world's largest democracy, next week in Vienna."
"This visit is a special honour as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years and a significant milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India," he said. "We will have the opportunity to talk about further deepening our bilateral relationship and closer cooperation on the many geopolitical challenges," the Austrian chancellor said.
Responding to Nehammer, Modi said, "Thank you, Chancellor Karl Nehammer. It is indeed an honour to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening the bonds between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation."
"The shared values of democracy, freedom and the rule of law form the bedrock upon which we will build an ever closer partnership," he said. Modi will be travelling to Austria for his first visit on July 9 and 10, after his Moscow visit on July 8 and 9 at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin to hold the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit.
PM Modi's visit to Austria
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a day-long visit to Austria on July 9–10, 2024. Significantly, his visit to Austria is part of a two-nation tour and is set to arrive in Vienna after completing his visit to Russia.
He will be arriving in the Austrian capital, Vienna, on July 9, where he is set to call on Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer. Further, PM Modi, during the visit, will also address business leaders from India and Austria, along with Chancellor Nehammer. PM Modi will also interact with members of the Indian community in Vienna.
(With inputs from agency)
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