Austrian Foreign Minister Meets Indian Counterpart to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger is in India to meet S. Jaishankar, focusing on enhancing bilateral relations.
New Delhi, October 28 (Daily Kiran) : Beate Meinl-Reisinger, Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, is on an official visit to India. She is scheduled to meet her Indian counterpart, S. Jaishankar, on Wednesday at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.
This meeting is seen as a crucial step towards strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria. Meinl-Reisinger is in India from October 27 to November 2, and after her engagements in New Delhi, she will participate in various events in Jaipur from October 29 to November 2.
Both countries are working to enhance cooperation in several areas, including trade, investment, defense, technology, innovation, and people-to-people connections. Recent high-level exchanges have significantly advanced their relationship.
Currently, the bilateral relationship is characterized as an “advanced partnership.” India and Austria recently celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations. In July 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vienna, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in 41 years.
In April 2026, Austrian Chancellor Christian Kern visited India, where both nations agreed to broaden their bilateral cooperation. They announced the initiation of a cybersecurity dialogue and a fast-track system for companies and investors.
In 2025, bilateral trade between India and Austria reached approximately $3.47 billion. The trade relationship is thriving, with India primarily exporting electronics, textiles, and machinery, while importing heavy machinery, steel, and vehicles from Austria.
