Selfie, music, diaspora: PM Modi's warm reception in Austria

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he concludes his successful 2-day Russia visit and departs for Austria from Moscow on Tuesday, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to Austria in 41 years. The last visit was by Indira Gandhi in 1983. (Image source: ANI)

PM Modi landed in Vienna, where he was welcomed by Austrian foreign minister Alexander Schallenberg. PM Modi posted on social media platform X, "This visit to Austria is special. Our nations are connected by shared values and a commitment to a better planet." (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

After meeting and welcoming PM Modi, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer wrote on social media platform X, "Welcome to Vienna, PM @narendramodi! It is a pleasure and honour to welcome you. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to our political and economic discussions!" (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

In a friendly gesture, Chancellor Karl Nehammer shared a selfie with PM Modi, expressing his honour in welcoming PM Modi to Vienna. (Image source: X/@karlnehammer)

PM Modi, accompanied by Chancellor Karl Nehammer also met and greeted the visibly happy and excited Indian diaspora in Vienna. This came after PM Modi had expressed his eagerness to connect with the Indian community present in Austria. (Image source: X/@MEAIndia)

India and Austria are celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations this year. PM Modi expressed his gratitude and posted on X, "Delighted to meet you in Vienna, Chancellor @karlnehammer. The India-Austria friendship is strong and will only grow stronger in the future." (Image source: X/@MEAIndia)

A group of Vienna artists, accompanied by violinists and guided by the concertmaster, performed 'Vande Mataram' for PM Modi. He later posted the video, saying, "Austria is known for its vibrant musical culture. I got a glimpse of it with this amazing rendition of Vande Mataram!" (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi applauded the musicians after their performance and later attended a dinner hosted by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer. He thanked Nehammer for his warm welcome, posting on X, "Thank you, Chancellor @karlnehammer, for the warm welcome. I look forward to our discussions tomorrow. Our nations will continue working together for global good."(Image source: X/@narendramodi)