Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker at Hyderabad House, focusing on strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, renewable energy, and cultural ties. The visit marks Stocker’s first official trip to India and aims to deepen India-Austria relations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the AZEC Plus meeting convened by Japan, where he stressed India’s commitment to safe maritime trade and stronger global energy supply chains. The meeting also highlighted concerns over disruptions in West Asia and the need for stable energy flows and regional cooperation