KNOW WHY PM MODI's AUSTRIAN VISIT IS SIGNIFICANT
Picture courtesy -PIB Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Vienna, the capital of Austria, recently after his two-day visit to Russia. This is the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Austria after 41 years. This visit is taking place at a time when India and Austria are celebrating the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The Republic of Austria and India established diplomatic relations in 1949. Before this, Indira Gandhi was the last Indian Prime Minister to visit the country in 1983. This visit of PM Modi is not only historic but also very productive. PM Modi said that Austria is our steadfast and reliable partner and both countries share the ideals of democracy and pluralism. As soon as he landed at Vienna airport, Australian Chancellor Karl Nehammer hugged PM Modi. Then, he took a selfie with him and traditionally welcomed him. When PM Modi reached the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Vienna, Austrian artists sang