Jaishankar holds talks with Austrian FM Meinl-Reisinger on trade and technology

Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in New Delhi on October 28, 2026, focusing on deepening bilateral ties. The discussion covered trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education, and culture, with specific attention to new avenues in startups, space, skilling, and mobility. Jaishankar stated that the two ministers exchanged views on global developments and their impacts, as well as multilateral cooperation. The meeting reflected the recent upswing in India-Austria relations, where total bilateral trade volume reached $2.93 billion. Indian exports to Austria amounted to $1.52 billion, while imports were $1.41 billion.

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