Austria–India Relations Strengthen as Chancellor Christian Stocker Marks Historic Visit to New Delhi

In a significant diplomatic moment, Austrian Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the warm invitation and hospitality during his landmark visit to India. Calling it a great honour to be in New Delhi, Chancellor Stocker highlighted that he is the first Austrian Chancellor to visit India in more than four decades—underscoring the importance of the occasion.

Thank you, Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi, for the invitation to India and your kind hospitality. It is a great honour to be in New Delhi—as the first Austrian Chancellor to visit India in over four decades. This visit marks a new chapter in a friendship that has grown… pic.twitter.com/dSeOowv87A

— Christian Stocker (@_CStocker) April 16, 2026

He noted that the visit symbolizes a new chapter in the long-standing relationship between Austria and India, a partnership that has steadily evolved over the past 75 years. At a time of rising geopolitical uncertainty, Chancellor Stocker emphasized the importance of strong and reliable partnerships grounded in shared democratic values, mutual trust, and cooperation. The visit is expected to further deepen bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, innovation, and global diplomacy.