External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to deepening India-Austria bilateral relations and addressing pressing global challenges.
Dr. Jaishankar, in a post on X, said he appreciated the conversation with Minister Meinl-Reisinger and congratulated her on her recent appointment. The two leaders expressed mutual agreement on the need for zero tolerance towards terrorism and firmly rejected any form of nuclear blackmail.
In a separate post on X, Minister Meinl-Reisinger described the exchange as a “very good phone call,” noting that both countries are committed to elevating their already strong partnership. She reiterated Austria’s condemnation of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and welcomed the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calling it a “vital step toward de-escalation.”
The Austrian minister also emphasized the need for a collective global effort to end the war in Ukraine. “Now is the time for Russia to stop the killing and agree to the ceasefire,” she said, underscoring Austria’s continued call for peace.