The visit holds special significance as it marks several decades since an Indian Prime Minister last visited Austria, coinciding with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in "extensive and fruitful" discussions with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer on Wednesday, bolstering the bilateral relationship between India and Austria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a state visit to Austria, called his trip to the country historic and special and asserted that he is happy that he got the opportunity to visit Austria at the beginning of his third term.
PM Modi was ceremoniously presented with Russia's highest civilian award, the Order of St Andrew the Apostle at St Catherine's Hall of Moscow Kremlin on Tuesday.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra and other officials were present in the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a one-day State visit to Austria, received a Ceremonial Reception at the Federal Chancellery in Vienna on Wednesday. Austria's Chancellor Karl Nehammer accompanied him.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his greetings to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the occasion of the latter's birthday on Wednesday.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that India had made tremendous progress under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said this while thanking the Prime Minister for extending birthday wishes to him.
Following the accident in Uttar Pradesh' Unnao which claimed 18 lives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to kin of each deceased while Rs 50,00 will be given to the injured.