Jaishankar Meets Austrian Foreign Minister; Discusses Trade, Technology And Defence Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Austrian counterpart, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and global developments. Their discussions covered trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education and culture. They explored opportunities for cooperation in startups, space, skill development and mobility.

In a post on X, Jaishankar said the meeting reflected the warmth of the two countries’ friendly relations. He highlighted their discussions on international developments and multilateral cooperation.

Glad to meet Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl in New Delhi today.

Had in depth conversation on various facets of our enhanced partnership including trade, investments, infrastructure, technology, education and culture. Also spoke about new avenues in startups, space, skilling and mobility.

Exchanged views on global developments and their impacts, as well as our multilateral cooperation.

Our discussions reflected the warmth of our friendly ties.

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— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 28, 2026

Welcoming the visiting delegation, Jaishankar said India and Austria shared warm and friendly ties. He noted that the meeting provided an opportunity to review progress on agreements and understandings reached during the Austrian Chancellor’s visit to India in April.

Jaishankar said both countries could work together to promote international peace and security amid challenging global circumstances. He congratulated Austria on becoming a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), expressing India’s interest in continuing cooperation within the UN framework.

Jaishankar highlighted expanding collaboration in science and technology, climate issues and people-to-people exchanges. He said economic cooperation was progressing well but offered scope for further growth.

The Minister referred to strengthening India-European Union relations and expressed hope that the India-EU free trade agreement would enter into force in the coming months. He added that cooperation in security and defence was advancing, underlining the broader scope of the bilateral partnership.

Meinl-Reisinger is on an official visit to India until November 2. After completing her engagements in New Delhi, she will attend various events in Jaipur from October 29 to November 2.

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and other officials attended Wednesday’s meeting.

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