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07/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/07/2024 03:30

Austrian Chancellor welcomes upcoming visit of Indian PM, PM Modi responds

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Austrian Chancellor welcomes upcoming visit of Indian PM, PM Modi responds

Posted On: 07 JUL 2024 8:57AM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today thanked the Chancellor of Austria Karl Nehammer for his views on the upcoming State Visit, a first in over 40 years by an Indian PM. The Austrian Chancellor remarked "This visit is a special honour as it marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over forty years, and a significant milestone as we celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations with India."

Shri Modi responded that he looked forward to discussions on strengthening the bonds and exploring new avenues of cooperation during this historic occasion.

Shri Modi responding to a post of Chancellor Nehammer on X wrote:

"Thank you, Chancellor @karlnehammer. It is indeed an honour to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening the bonds between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. The shared values of democracy, freedom and rule of law form the bedrock upon which we will build an ever closer partnership."

Thank you, Chancellor @karlnehammer. It is indeed an honour to visit Austria to mark this historic occasion. I look forward to our discussions on strengthening the bonds between our nations and exploring new avenues of cooperation. The shared values of democracy, freedom and rule… https://t.co/VBT4XA21Ui

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 7, 2024

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