S. Jaishankar is in talks with Austrian counterpart Meinl-Reisinger

Relations between India and Austria have been on the rise in recent years. (Photo: X/@DrSJaishankar)

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) held wide-ranging talks with his Austrian counterpart Beate Meinl-Reisinger aimed at deepening bilateral ties in the areas of trade and investment, infrastructure, technology and education.

Meinl-Reisinger is currently visiting New Delhi.

In a social media post, Mr Jaishankar said he had an “in-depth conversation” with the Austrian foreign minister “on various aspects of our enhanced partnership, including trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education and culture”. “He also talked about new paths in startups, space, skills and mobility,” he said.

Happy to meet Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger @BMeinl today in New Delhi. We had a detailed conversation on various aspects of our extended partnership, including trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education and culture. He also talked about new paths in startups, space, skills and mobility. We exchanged views on global developments and their impacts, as well as on our multilateral cooperation. Our discussions reflected the warmth of our friendship. 🇮🇳 🇦🇹

—Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) October 28, 2026

EAM said he and Meinl-Reisinger exchanged views on global developments and their implications.

“Our discussions reflected the warmth of our friendly ties,” he added.

Relations between India and Austria have been on the rise in recent years.

The total volume of bilateral trade was $2.93 billion. India’s exports to Austria were $1.52 billion and imports $1.41 billion.

Published – 28 October 2026 22:10 IST