- Modi, Chancellor Nehammer discuss Russian war of aggression against Ukraine
NE NEWS SERVICE
VIENNA, JULY 10
India and Austria will work together in areas such as infrastructure development, innovation, renewable energy, hydrogen, water and waste management AI, and quantum technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Wednesday.
Making a joint statement along with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, PM Modi said a blueprint for cooperation over the coming decades has been prepared.
Modi arrived in Vienna from Moscow on Tuesday evening on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian prime minister in over 40 years.
The two discussed ways to explore the full potential of the ties between the two countries.
“This is not limited to economic cooperation and investment alone,” the Prime Minister said.
“To connect the youth and ideas of both countries, the startup bridge will be accelerated. An agreement on mobility and migration partnership has already been reached. This will facilitate legal migration and the movement of skilled workforce. Exchanges between cultural and educational institutions will be promoted,” he added.
Prime Minister Modi, who arrived in Vienna from Moscow on Tuesday evening, said he and the Austrian Chancellor shared thoughts on challenges faced by humanity, such as climate change and terrorism.
“Regarding climate, we invite Austria to join our initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, and the Biofuel Alliance,” he said.
Earlier, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Federal Chancery as he began his landmark visit to Austria.
In a joint statement, Karl Nehammer said there is a very good relationship between India and Austria.
“It’s a relationship of trust which began in the 1950s. India helped Austria and in 1955, the negotiations came to a positive conclusion with the Austrian State Treaty. What unites India and Austria is concern over the development of the geopolitical situation.”
The two leaders discussed the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, he said.
“For me, as the Federal Chancellor of Austria, it is particularly important to get to know India’s assessment and to understand it and familiarise India with European concerns and worries. Moreover, the conflict in the Middle East was a major topic and in addition to this challenging geopolitical situation, we also referred to the positive aspects of our cooperation.”
In his statement, PM Modi said the two leaders discussed in detail all the ongoing disputes in the world and added that he reiterated his earlier remark that this is not the time for war.
