India’s Prime Minister recently visited Austria, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over 41 years.
India-Austria Relations:
- Historical Milestones:
- 1505: Balthasar Springer’s journey to India marked an early interaction.
- 1949: Establishment of diplomatic relations.
- 1955: India supported Austria’s independence.
- Economic Cooperation:
- 2023 Trade Figures: Balanced bilateral trade with a total of $2.93 billion, including $1.52 billion in exports from India and $1.41 billion in imports.
- Indo-Austrian Joint Economic Commission (JEC): Facilitates bilateral interactions.
- India-Austria Startup Bridge: Initiated in 2024 to boost innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Scientific Cooperation:
- Space Collaboration: ISRO launched Austria’s first satellites, TUGSAT-1 and UniBRITE-1.
- Cultural & People-to-People Relations:
- Sanskrit and Ayurveda: Sanskrit has been taught at Vienna University since 1845; Ayurveda and Yoga are popular in Austria.
- Migration and Mobility Agreement: Aims to simplify legal work migration.
- Indian Diaspora: Over 31,000 Indians reside in Austria, contributing significantly in various sectors including healthcare and the UN.
- Multilateral Cooperation:
- India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC): Austria has shown interest in participating.
- UNSC Candidature Support: Mutual support for UNSC seats for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 terms.
- International Solar Alliance: Austria was invited by India to join.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
When were diplomatic relations established between India and Austria?
Diplomatic relations between India and Austria were established in 1949.
What is the current total bilateral trade between India and Austria?
The total bilateral trade between India and Austria is $2.93 billion.
What significant space collaboration has occurred between India and Austria?
ISRO launched Austria’s first satellites, TUGSAT-1 and UniBRITE-1.