Why in News :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Austria from July 8 to 10, 2024, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen
Agenda:
- Attend the 22nd India-Russia Annual Summit in Moscow to review relations between the two countries and exchange views on regional and global issues
- Meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hold talks with Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer
- Address business leaders from India and Austria
- Interact with the Indian community in Moscow and Vienna
Significance:
- Strengthening relations with Russia and Austria
- Discussing regional and global issues of mutual interest
- Promoting business ties between India and Austria
- Engaging with the Indian diaspora in both countries
- First visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Austria in 41 years