NEW DELHI — External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks with Austria’s Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 28, focusing on ways to expand cooperation between India and Austria.
Jaishankar said the meeting covered trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education and culture. He described it as an “in-depth conversation” on the two countries’ enhanced partnership in a post on social media on October 28, 2026. [Source: S. Jaishankar’s official social-media post, October 28, 2026.]
The ministers also discussed possible avenues for cooperation in startups, space, skilling and mobility, Jaishankar said. They exchanged views on global developments, their effects and cooperation in multilateral forums.
“Our discussions reflected the warmth of our friendly ties,” Jaishankar said. [Source: S. Jaishankar’s official social-media post, October 28, 2026.]
Meinl-Reisinger is visiting New Delhi. The talks come as India-Austria relations have gained momentum in recent years, with economic ties spanning goods, infrastructure, technology and education.
India-Austria trade snapshot
[Source: India-Austria bilateral trade figures cited in the meeting coverage.]
The trade figures show a relationship with substantial two-way commercial activity, while the agenda points to efforts to broaden it beyond conventional goods trade. Startups, space technology, workforce skills and mobility could create new opportunities for companies, researchers, students and professionals if discussions lead to specific programmes or agreements.
No new agreement, investment figure or formal implementation timetable was announced in Jaishankar’s public account of the meeting. The immediate confirmed outcome is the ministers’ review of cooperation areas and their exchange on international and multilateral issues. [Source: S. Jaishankar’s official social-media post, October 28, 2026.]
The next steps will depend on follow-up discussions between the two governments and sectoral agencies. Any new pact, funding commitment or mobility arrangement would require a separate official announcement. [Source: India-Austria bilateral engagement details cited in the public account of the talks.]
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total bilateral trade | $2.93 billion |
| Indian exports to Austria | $1.52 billion |
| Indian imports from Austria | $1.41 billion |
| Meeting date | October 28, 2026 |
Key Factual ClarificationsEditorial Q&A
Who met in New Delhi?
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Austria’s Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger.
When did the meeting take place?
The talks took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in New Delhi.
What subjects did the ministers discuss?
They discussed trade, investment, infrastructure, technology, education, culture, startups, space, skilling and mobility. They also exchanged views on global developments and multilateral cooperation.
How much trade takes place between India and Austria?
Total bilateral trade was $2.93 billion. Indian exports to Austria were $1.52 billion, while imports from Austria were $1.41 billion.
Was a new agreement announced?
No new agreement, financial commitment or implementation schedule was announced in the public account of the meeting. The confirmed outcome was a review of cooperation areas and international issues.
