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India and Austria deepen ties with MoU on food safety and cooperation in New Delhi
On 16 April 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker signed agreements in New Delhi on food safety, military cooperation and counter-terrorism.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 16 April 2026 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker held delegation-level talks and signed agreements including an MoU on food safety and letters of intent on military cooperation and counter-terrorism.
Key specifics
- The India-Austria Working Holiday Programme was launched for youth exchange.
- High-tech cooperation was discussed in semiconductors, quantum technology, biotechnology and defence.
- Bilateral trade between India and Austria was stated at 3 billion euros over the last decade.
- About 160 Austrian companies are operating in the Indian market.
- Christian Stocker’s visit was described as his first official visit to Asia and his first foreign visit outside Europe.
Exam lens
International relations question, New Delhi, Narendra Modi, Christian Stocker, 3 billion euros, 160 companies — TNPSC may ask the agreement areas and the significance of the visit.