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Diplomatic relations between India and Austria were established on 10 November 1949. PM Modi’s visit came around 41 years after former PM Indira Gandhi visited Austria in June 1983.

Few highlights:

1. Both leaders reinforced their commitment to a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific in accordance with the international law of the sea as reflected in UNCLOS.
2. Concerning the war in Ukraine, both leaders supported any collective effort to facilitate a peaceful resolution consistent with international law and the UN Charter.
3. Being parties to the UNFCCC and as countries committed to holding the increase in the global average temperature to well below 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels,
4. India reiterated its support for Austria’s UNSC candidature for the term 2027-28, while Austria expressed its support for India’s candidature for the period 2028-29.
5. Prime Minister Modi conveyed India’s invitation to Austria for its membership in the International Solar Alliance.

 

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