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Joint Statement between India and Austria

  • 11 Jul 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Austria from 9-10 July 2024, at the invitation of Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

Key Points

Joint Statement

  • The Prime Minister and the Chancellor emphasised that the shared values of democracy, freedom, international peace and security, a rules-based international order with the UN Charter at its core, the shared historical linkages, and the long-standing ties between the two countries are at the centre of the growing enhanced partnership.

Political and Security Cooperation

  • Both the leaders emphasized that the shared values of democracy, freedom, international peace and security, a rules-based international order with the UN Charter at its core, the shared historical linkages, and the long-standing ties between the two countries are at the centre of the growing enhanced partnership.

Sustainable Economic Partnership

  • The leaders emphasized the importance of a robust economic and technology partnership between their countries.
  • They welcomed the inaugural high-level bilateral Business Forum in Vienna, which included CEOs from various companies. Addressing the forum, the leaders encouraged business representatives to pursue new, dynamic collaborations across multiple sectors.

Skills for a Shared Future

  • Chancellor Nehammer and Prime Minister Modi recognised the importance of skill development and mobility of skilled personnel to support an expanded engagement in high-tech sectors. In this regard, they welcomed the operationalisation of the bilateral Migration and Mobility Agreement, which provides an institutional framework to facilitate such exchanges, while at the same time combating irregular migration.

People-to-people Ties

  • The leaders valued the tradition of cultural exchanges, highlighting the contributions of Austrian Indologists and prominent Indian cultural figures.
  • They also acknowledged the increasing Austrian interest in yoga and Ayurveda.

Multilateral Cooperation

  • The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and the principles of the United Nations Charter.
  • They agreed to work together to safeguard and promote these fundamental principles through regular bilateral consultations and coordination at multilateral forums.