PM Modi Congratulates Austria’s New Chancellor Christian Stocker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended congratulations to Christian Stocker on his swearing-in as the Federal Chancellor of Austria. The development marks a significant milestone in the bilateral relations between India and Austria, and PM Modi has expressed his enthusiasm to work with the new Chancellor to take their cooperation to unprecedented heights.
In a post on his official social media handle, PM Modi wrote, “Heartiest congratulations to @ChristianStocker on being sworn in as the Federal Chancellor of Austria! The India-Austria Enhanced Partnership is poised to make steady progress in the years to come. I look forward to working with you to take our mutually beneficial cooperation to unprecedented heights.”
Christian Stocker, a member of the Austrian People’s Party (ÖVP), took oath as the Federal Chancellor of Austria on December 6, succeeding Alexander Schallenberg, who had resigned from the post earlier this month. Stocker, a 43-year-old lawyer and politician, was previously the State Secretary for Justice and Sports in Austria.
The Indian government has been keen to strengthen its ties with Austria, and PM Modi’s congratulatory message reflects the country’s commitment to fostering stronger bilateral relations with the European nation. Under PM Modi’s leadership, India has been actively engaging with European countries to expand its economic, cultural, and strategic partnerships.
Austria, with its strong economic and industrial base, has been an important partner for India in the European Union. The country has been a significant investor in India, with many Austrian companies having operations in the country. India, on the other hand, has been a key player in Austria’s trade and economic relations, with bilateral trade between the two nations totaling over €2 billion in 2020.
In recent years, India and Austria have made significant progress in their bilateral relations, with the signing of several agreements and MoUs in areas such as trade, investment, education, and culture. In 2019, India and Austria celebrated 60 years of diplomatic relations, and the two countries are now looking to further strengthen their partnership in the coming years.
PM Modi’s congratulatory message to Christian Stocker comes at a time when India is keen to expand its economic and strategic partnerships with European countries. The Indian government has been actively engaging with the European Union to negotiate a free trade agreement, and Austria has been a key partner in this effort.
In his post, PM Modi emphasized the potential for strengthened cooperation between India and Austria, saying that the India-Austria Enhanced Partnership was poised to make steady progress in the years to come. He also expressed his enthusiasm to work with Stocker to take their mutually beneficial cooperation to unprecedented heights.
The Indian government has been keen to foster stronger ties with Austria, and PM Modi’s congratulatory message reflects the country’s commitment to this goal. As Christian Stocker takes office as the new Federal Chancellor of Austria, India and Austria are poised to take their bilateral relations to new heights.
