Jaishankar Meets Austrian Counterpart to Boost India-Austria Ties

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger to discuss strengthening India-Austria relations, enhancing economic cooperation and addressing key global challenges.

During the meeting, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of cooperation between the two countries amid a complex international environment. He emphasised their shared commitment to contributing to international peace and security and congratulated Austria on becoming a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

“We have a long history of cooperating in the UN framework. Obviously, we would like to continue that,” Jaishankar said, underlining the importance of continued collaboration within the United Nations system.

The External Affairs Minister noted that bilateral economic cooperation was progressing well but offered considerable scope for further growth. He also highlighted expanding people-to-people exchanges and cooperation in science and technology, as well as climate-related issues.

Jaishankar further referred to the growing India-European Union relationship, expressing optimism about the conclusion and entry into force of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in the coming months. He also noted progress in the strategic, security and defence partnership.

Concluding his remarks, Jaishankar welcomed his Austrian counterpart and said that both countries had a strong agenda for advancing bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.

The meeting reflects the shared commitment of India and Austria to deepening diplomatic engagement, expanding economic opportunities and strengthening cooperation on regional and global issues.