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PM Narendra Modi received a heartfelt welcome from members of the Indian community upon his arrival in Vienna, Austria.

After PM Modi Landed in Vienna, he took to social media platform X and wrote, “This visit to Austria is a special one. Our nations are connected by shared values and a commitment to a better planet. Looking forward to the various programmes in Austria including talks with Chancellor @karlnehammer, interactions with the Indian community and more.”

PM Modi reached Austria on Tuesday. His visit to Austria holds importance as it would be the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years. 

PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Vienna, Austria, for a significant diplomatic visit. 

Vienna is prepared to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visit to Austria, coinciding with 75 years of bilateral diplomatic relations between the two countries. This visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years. Prior to his arrival, PM Modi emphasized that the partnership between India and Austria will be founded on the shared values of democracy.

India on Tuesday said cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear technology is an important pillar of the multifaceted cooperation with Russia, which offered help in building small tropical nuclear power stations. An India-Russia joint statement after the conclusion of talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the importance of cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy as a significant component of the strategic partnership.

1000-1010 Hrs - Ceremonial Reception at Federal Chancellery

1010-1015 Hrs - Signing of Guestbook

1015-1100  Hrs - Delegation Level Talks

1100-1120 Hrs - Press Statements

1130-1215 Hrs -Austria-India CEOs Meeting

1230-1350 Hrs - Lunch hosted by Federal Chancellor

1400-1430 Hrs -Call on H.E. Alexander Van Der Bellen, Federal President of the Republic of Austria

1540-1630 Hrs - meetings with Austrian personalities

1700 Hrs - press briefing 

1900- 1945  Hrs -Community Event 

2015 Hrs - Depart for Delhi

Young members of the Indian diaspora in Austria, arrive in Vienna to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Moscow, Russia and is travelling to Austria where he will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer. 

Briefing on PM Modi's Russia visit, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, said, “The major thrust of the discussion was on economic engagement. A significant component of it was also devoted to how the partnership between India and Russia can also give fillip to make in India and other manufacturing partnerships that give fillip to Aatmnirbahrata in India across a whole range of economic areas. A significant element of today's discussion also focused on connectivity corridors. In this regard, the two leaders spoke about the new proposed Eastern Corridor which is called the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Corridor. The two leaders also focused on important areas in the economic domain that link with the growth and growth of different sectors in both countries, in particular fertilizer supply from Russia to India, which is directly linked to the production and the farmer's yield in India. The two leaders also spoke about the need to move forward on the India - Eurasian Economic Union trade and Goods Agreement. We have had one round of discussions between the two countries and it is expected that this will be expedited in months ahead. The two leaders have set a new trade target of 100 billion by 2030."

After issuing a joint statement with Russian President Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a hotel in Moscow before departing for Austria, where he met and interacted with the Indian diaspora. 

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday honoured Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russia's Highest Civilian Honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle. PM Modi was bestowed with the award by the Russian president during their joint statement in Moscow. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was ceremoniously presented with the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, which was bestowed on him in the year 2019 at St Catherine's Hall of the Moscow Kremlin during his visit to Russia then. 

Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday, said, “As I said, the major thrust of the discussion was on economic engagement. A significant component of it was also devoted to how the partnership between India and Russia can also give fillip to make in India and other manufacturing partnerships that give fillip to Aatmnirbahrata in India across a whole range of economic areas. A significant element of today's discussion also focused on connectivity corridors. In this regard, the two leaders spoke about the new proposed Eastern Corridor which is called the Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Corridor... The two leaders also focused on important areas in the economic domain that link with the growth and growth of different sectors in both countries, in particular fertilizer supply from Russia to India, which is directly linked to the production and the farmer's yield in India... The two leaders also spoke about the need to move forward on the India - Eurasian Economic Union trade and Goods Agreement. We have had one round of discussions between the two countries and it is expected that this will be expedited in months ahead. The two leaders have set a new trade target of 100 billion by 2030.” (with ANI inputs)

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, on Tuesday, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'in-depth analysis' of the bilateral relations and the global situation was important for Russia and Moscow. He added that Russia shared the point of view of PM Modi to a great extent.

First Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Denis Manturov told ANI, "The level of relations, especially the relations between two leaders can be seen. The main honour that has been awarded to PM Modi is a significant moment in confirmation of the friendship between our countries and between the leaders of our countries. If we are talking about the sectors of the economy, in a wide list of spheres and sectors where we can see the result of cooperation... A lot of students from India study in Russia, more than 20,000 and especially 14,000 from them in medical universities... We can say that not only the trade is growing, but all other spheres of activity is also developing and in demand."

Hailing India-Russia relations, PM Modi said, “Under your guidance, the relationship between India and Russia has achieved great heights. Both of us believe that continuous efforts should be made for global stability and peace. In the time to come, we will work together towards this."

Expressing gratitude for highest Russian Civilian Honour, PM Modi said, “I thanks President Putin for presenting me with the highest Russian civilian honour. This respect is not just for me but for the entire India.” 

While offering PM Modi the highest Russian Civilian Honour, the Russian President said, "Dear friend, from the bottom of my heart, I would like to congratulate you for this highest Russian award and wish you good health, success and all the best. To the friendly people of India, I wish peace and prosperity."

In a Joint Statement, Russian President Putin said, "Now that you (PM Modi) have been at the helm of the Indian govt for 10 years, you have genuinely strived to elevate Russian-Indian relations to a privileged strategic partnership...It would be impossible to over-emphasise your contribution to building a resilient framework for Russian Indian cooperation in the international arena where both our nations are defending the principle of multipolarity for the sake of stability, global and regional security and working closely in BRICS and SCO."

In Joint Statement, Russian president Putin said,  "PM Modi have always actively advocated border contacts with our country back when he was the chief minister of Gujarat. Then he had come up with an initiative of twinning his state with Russian regions"

Russian President Vladimir Putin confers Russia's highest civilian honour, Order of St Andrew the Apostle on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In PM Modi-Putin Joint statement, Russian President Putin said, "I express my sincere gratitude for the significant contribution you are making to strengthening friendship and mutual understanding between our nations and countries."

On PM Modi's visit to Moscow, Russian ambassador to India Denis Alipov says, "We have welcomed the Prime Minister in Russia. This visit is significant in terms of discussing global matters and regional matters, most of all in terms of reviewing bilateral relationships which are very extended. We have a lot of prospective projects in the pipeline which have been discussed and are being implemented already, be it in oil & gas, defence, or culture. In every sphere, we have a great scope of bilateral engagements... We expect the PM to come in for the BRICS summit also. We are looking forward to continuing the annual exchange of summits, the practice that has been going on for the last 20 years...We are looking forward to a high-level delegation visit from Russia to India."

After the bilateral talk with President Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X and wrote, “Today, productive negotiations took place in the Kremlin with President Putin. During the negotiations, ways to diversify Indian-Russian cooperation in areas such as trade, security, agriculture, technology and innovation were discussed. We attach great importance to transport accessibility and cultural exchange.”

While speaking to Russian President Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on “peace.”

“As a friend, I have always said that for the bright future of our coming generations, peace is of utmost importance. But I also know that solutions are not possible on battlegrounds. Amid bombs, guns and bullets, solutions and peace talks do not succeed. We will have to follow the path to peace only through talks,” he said. 

In Moscow, PM Modi tells President Putin, "Yesterday, you invited me to your residence and like a true friend we spent 4-5 hours together. We discussed several topics. I am happy that we openly discussed the issue of Ukraine in detail and we tried to listen and respectfully understand each other's opinions."

In Moscow, PM Modi tells President Putin, “...perhaps this is such a meeting that the focus of the entire world is on this visit of mine. The entire world is drawing out different meanings of this visit...”

While speaking to Russian President Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "When innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching. That pain is immense. I also held a detailed discussion with you over this."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Be it war, conflicts, terror attacks - everyone who believes in humanity is pained when there is loss of lives. But when innocent children are murdered, when we see innocent children dying, it is heart-wrenching. That pain is immense. I also held a detailed discussion with you over this."

While speaking to Russian president Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In about 10 years, we have met 17 times. In the last 25 years, we have had around 22 bilateral meetings. This reflects the depth of our relations."

While speaking to Russian president Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “I have had ties with Russia as well as you since the past 2.5 decades.”

While speaking to Russian president Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the last 40-50 years, India has been facing terrorism. We have been facing for 40 years, how horrible and disgusting terrorism is. So, when terror incidents occurred in Moscow, when terror incidents occurred in Dagestan, I can imagine how deep its pain would be. I strongly condemn all kinds of terrorism."

On meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Putin said, “Happy to welcome you.” 

While addressing the Indian community is Moscow, PM Modi said, “Russia is India’s dependable friend. Our friendship is based on mutual trust and respect.” He also said the Centre was trying to strengthen communication between the two countries and announced the launch of two Indian consulates in Russia.

While addressing the Indian community in Moscow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “India-Russia friendship is based on mutual trust and respect.” 

While addressing the Indian community in Moscow during his two-day visit to Russia, PM Modi said that “the two consulates in Russia will enhance travel and business.” 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India has decided to open two new consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg cities of Russia in a bid to further boost travel and trade with the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Moscow, Russia.

PM Modi, who is currently in Austria, will be traveling to Austria later today where he will meet President Alexander Van der Bellen and hold talks with Chancellor Karl Nehammer.

On the ongoing meet between PM Modi and President Putin, Ukraine President Zelenskyy has expressed his disappointment. He said, "It is a huge disappointment and a devastating blow to peace efforts to see the leader of the world's largest democracy hug the world's most bloody criminal in Moscow…"

Sadhu Priya Das, President of ISKCON Moscow says "I showed PM Modi his picture when he visited and offered prayers at ISKCON in Moscow in 2001... Today, he also asked for a copy of the picture and I gave it to him..."

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the Indian community, a member of the Indian diaspora says "This was the most important visit of PM Modi after the elections. We are all very excited. I will never forget this moment. He told us a lot of things and we should work on that..."

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets artists of the Russian Cultural Troupe who performed to welcome PM Modi during his address to the Indian community in Moscow, Russia.

‘..India is sending a great team to the Paris Olympics. You will see how the entire team and athletes will show their strength.’

‘I am happy that India and Russia are working shoulder to shoulder to give new energy to Global Prosperity… This relationship is built on the strong foundation of Mutual Trust and Mutual Respect.’

‘You all our brand ambassadors of Bharat, the Rashtra Doots of Bharat.’

‘Bharat is a vishwa bandhu and when India talks of peace and diplomacy, world hears.’

On the new consulates, PM Modi said, “This will facilitate tourism and cooperation.”

‘I want to share a good news - We will open 2 new consulates here in Kazan.’

‘Our youth comes to Russia to study, Indian festivals are celebrated with great vigour here.’

‘I am thankful to Putin and his leadership, I have visited Russia six times and met Putin 17 times before.’
 

‘It Is In My DNA To Challenge Challenges’

‘From semiconductor to electronic manufacturing, India is scaling new heights in every sector’

PM Modi says, ‘India has performed very well in every sports; we have sent athletes having excellent records and this is our treasure.’

'You must have celebrated India's T20 victory, today's youth never concedes defeat.'

‘Our citizens are hardworking, they want change; the change has been brought in by the citizens.’

‘We are overhauling health sector but also run Ayushman Bharat.’

Referring to the country's fight against Corona Virus, Prime Minister Modi said, 'We overcame corona and made india one of the biggest economy.'

PM Modi has said to the Indian community in Russia, “You can hold your head high with India's achievements.”

As PM Modi speaks, chants of ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Humara Neta Kaisa ho’ fill the venue.

Entire world is amazed looking at speed of development India has acquired in last ten years: PM Modi to Indian diaspora in Russia.

During the Indian Community Event in Moscow, PM Modi has said that India is developing and changing; its credit goes to the 140 crore Indians who are working towards the country's progress.

'Bharat Has The Third Largest Startup Ecosystem', said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PM Modi has said that Bharat is the nation that empowers its citizens and with all its achievements, the nation has shocked the world.

Referring to the success of Chandrayaan-3, PM Modi said, 'Today Bharat is the one that can make Chandrayaan reach farthest of the point where no nation can reach.'

‘In the third term, the government aims at building three crore homes for the poor’

'We Want to Make Three Crore Lakhpati Didi', says PM Modi referring to women development.

PM Modi said that on being elected for the third term, he vowed to work with three times speed and energy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the Community Event in Moscow where he will now be addressing the Indian diaspora shortly. 

Indian diaspora members have expressed their excitement towards seeing PM Modi who will be addressing the Indian community in Moscow.

A member of the Indian diaspora, Chakramani says, "We are very excited to see Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He has been helping us always. We all woke up very early to see him and thank him for coming to Moscow..."

Take a look at some exclusive footage from PM Modi's Diaspora Event in Moscow; the Prime Minister will be addressing the Indian Community shortly. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the 22nd Annual Summit between India and Russia with Russia President Vladimir Putin in Moscow today.

According to sources, the Indian side will convey to the Russians that "there is no solution on the battlefield" and that "dialogue and diplomacy is the way forward."

PM Modi, on his second day of the Russia Visit, will be beginning the day with an address to the Indian Community. The venue is all set for the Indian Prime Minister.

Russian President Putin welcomed PM Modi with a warm hug and a firm handshake. Putin said, "My dear friend, I am happy to see you. Before the formal meeting, we can talk on the same topics but in an informal manner.

US Department of State Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that US would encourage India to explain to Russia that any resolution to the Ukraine conflict adheres to the UN Charter.

Russia to discharge and facilitate the return of all Indians working in the Russian Army, Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the matter with President Putin: Sources

President Vladimir Putin drives PM Modi in his electric car and gave a tour of the Presidential house

On being praised by President Putin for dedicating his life to the nation, PM Modi said, “You are right, I have only one goal - my country, the people of India.”

During the private meeting, President Putin said to PM Modi, “You have dedicated your entire life to serving the Indian people, and people feel it.”

Reacting to PM Modi's visit to Russia and meeting President Vladimir Putin, US has said, “India is a strategic partner with whom we engage in a full and frank dialogue. And that includes our concerns about their relationship with Russia.”