India, Austria to boost defence, security and tech ties

India and Austria held discussions on expanding cooperation in defence, security, technology, trade, and investment during a meeting between their foreign ministers in New Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger reviewed bilateral ties and explored opportunities for deeper engagement, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

The two ministers exchanged views on regional and global developments and agreed to collaborate in multilateral forums, including the United Nations.

The meeting followed a recent visit by Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker to India, highlighting the countries' efforts to enhance their partnership through high-level exchanges.

India and Austria have long maintained friendly relations and are seeking to strengthen cooperation in areas such as technology, investment, security, and educational exchanges.

Meinl-Reisinger’s visit is expected to provide new momentum to bilateral relations, as both nations aim to deepen cooperation amid evolving geopolitical and economic conditions.