PM Narendra Modi’s Historic Visit to Austria After 40 Years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in 40 years. The Indian community in Austria is excited and proud of this historic event.
PM Modi, currently on a two-day visit to Russia, was welcomed in Moscow by Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. After Russia, he will head to Austria.
Samir from Maharashtra expressed his happiness, saying, “It is great that PM Narendra Modi is coming here. It has been 40 years since an Indian PM visited this country. This would be a good initiative for the cultural and economic ties between both nations.”
Gaurav from Punjab, who has been living in Vienna for 12 years, said, “PM Modi is coming here and I am really happy. My eyes are yearning to see him. After 40 years, an Indian PM is coming to Austria. It feels good and tomorrow, we will be more excited about seeing him.”
Amarjeet from Chandigarh, who has been in Vienna for 23 years, said, “It’s a big thing that an Indian PM is coming to this place after 40 years. The Indian population, which is around 30,000 to 35,000, is feeling good. Those people who would be able to see PM Modi will be lucky.”
Vikramjeet Singh from Punjab, who has been living in Vienna for 12 years, said, “It is a very good thing that PM Modi is coming here. An Indian PM is coming here after 40 years. It is a matter of happiness for Austria. His visit will also result in an increase in tourism in Austria and this will be very helpful.”
PM Modi said, “In Austria, I will have the opportunity to meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and Chancellor Karl Nehammer. Austria is our steadfast and reliable partner and we share the ideals of democracy and pluralism.”
He added, “This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years. I look forward to my discussions to take our partnership to even greater heights in new and emerging areas of innovation, technology, and sustainable development among others. Together with the Austrian Chancellor, I look forward to exchanging views with business leaders from both sides to explore mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities. I will also be interacting with the Indian community in Austria which is well-regarded for its professionalism and conduct.”
