According to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, “the entire world today stands in such an atmosphere, and the situation impacts all the countries.” PM Modi emphasized that a war would not be able to resolve any issue. Both Ukraine and West Asia require stability and enduring peace.

The statements were made by the Prime Minister after the discussions he had with the Austrian Federal Chancellor, Christian Stacher. This is a first-time official visit of a Chancellor of Austria in the last forty years. The visiting Austrian Chancellor will stay in India for a period of four days.

The two leaders discussed in detail the serious impact of the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia on the global economy and resolved to work together to address these challenges. Modi said, "In such a tense global situation, both India and Austria are unanimous that military conflict is not the solution to problems. We want stable and lasting peace in both Ukraine and West Asia."

During the talks, both sides also agreed on reform of global institutions. The complete elimination of terrorism is a shared commitment of both countries. Following the talks, six important agreements were signed between the two countries.

These include a fast-track mechanism to facilitate investment by Indian and Austrian companies in each other's countries, military cooperation, and counter-terrorism cooperation. Both countries also agreed to establish a joint working group on terrorism.

Describing Stalker's visit as "extremely important," PM Modi said that Austrian companies are already active in India in the railway, clean energy, and engineering sectors. He said, "With the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, a new golden chapter is now beginning in India-Austria relations."

By combining Austria's expertise and India's speed and scale, the two countries will ensure reliable technology and supply chains for the world. It has been decided to further strengthen cooperation in areas such as defense, semiconductors, quantum, and biotechnology.

Stalker, while referring to the positive growth in India-Austria trade, emphasized on a rules-based world order. Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Sibi George told a media briefing that both leaders strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms.

They also condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April last year and the terrorist attack near the Red Fort in November. Both sides emphasized the need for concerted and sustained efforts at the international level against terrorism.