New Delhi [India]: Austria’s Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, who is on a visit to India, will meet her Indian counterpart S Jaishankar on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the meeting will be held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The talks are aimed at further strengthening bilateral relations between India and Austria.
Minel-Reisinger is on an official visit to India from October 27 to November 2. After concluding her engagements in New Delhi, she will participate in various programmes in Jaipur from October 29 to November 2. The two countries are working towards enhancing cooperation in various fields including trade, investment, defence, technology, innovation and people-to-people contacts. The two countries have taken their relationship forward through high-level contacts in recent years.
Bilateral relations between India and Austria are currently on an upswing as an ‘Enhanced Partnership’. The two countries have completed 75 years of diplomatic relations. In July 2024, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vienna to strengthen ties. This was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years.
In April 2026, Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker visited India. During this time too, it was agreed to broaden bilateral cooperation. The two countries had announced the launch of a cyber security dialogue and setting up a fast-track mechanism for companies and investors.
Bilateral trade between India and Austria stood at around $3.47 billion in 2025. The trade relations between the two countries continue to prosper. India mainly exports electronic goods, textiles and machinery, while heavy machinery, steel and vehicles are imported from Austria.
[DD News]