PM Modi meets Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker

New Delhi [India], April 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a meeting with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at the Hyderbad House, New Delhi. After the meeting, there will be an exchange of MoUs followed by press statements.

Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker also laid a wreath at Rajghat.

Raj Ghat is a serene, open-air memorial in Delhi dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, marking the spot of his cremation on January 31, 1948Earlier, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, who is on his first official visit to India.

The meeting marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, with high-level discussions scheduled to continue.

In a post on X, the External Affairs Minister expressed his satisfaction with the meeting, stating, "Delighted to call on Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker of Austria, as he begins his first official visit to India.

" He further emphasised the potential for growth in the partnership, adding, "Confident that his discussions with PM Narendra Modi tomorrow will open new avenues for greater cooperation across various domains.

"This high-level engagement followed the Chancellor's arrival earlier on Wednesday.

Welcoming the leader upon his landing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X, "A warm welcome to Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker of Austria on his first official visit to India.