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In the video, the Indian Prime Minister is observed listening to the ‘Vande Mataram’ song sung by a group of artists in Vienna accompanied by violinists and guided by the concertmaster.
Upon Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Austria, he was welcomed to the soothing tunes of India’s national song ‘Vande Mataram’ played by Austrian artists. Modi arrived in Vienna on Tuesday where he received a warm welcome.
Sharing the video of the performance on X, PM Modi wrote: “Austria is known for its vibrant musical culture. I got a glimpse of it thanks to this amazing rendition of Vande Mataram!”
In the video, the Indian Prime Minister is observed listening to the ‘Vande Mataram’ song sung by a group of artists in Vienna accompanied by violinists and guided by the concertmaster.
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The song ‘Vande Mataram’ holds a special place in the hearts of Indians, and performing the song by Austrian artists showcases a strong gesture from Austria.
The national song Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterji, was a source of inspiration to the people in their struggle for freedom.
PM Modi arrived in the Austrian capital Vienna on Tuesday, after visiting Russia. He is on a two-day visit to Austria, becoming the first-ever Indian Prime Minister in 41 years to visit the central European country.
‘India-Austria friendship will get even stronger’
PM Modi also met Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and hugged him. The pictures of the two leaders meeting for the first time were shared by the Indian prime minister on X. The Austrian chancellor also clicked a selfie with PM Modi and shared it on his X, which went viral.
Welcome to Vienna, PM @narendramodi ! It is a pleasure and honour to welcome you to Austria. Austria and India are friends and partners. I look forward to our political and economic discussions during your visit! 🇦🇹 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/e2YJZR1PRs
— Karl Nehammer (@karlnehammer) July 9, 2024
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Upon arrival, PM Modi received a warm welcome from Indian Ambassador to Austria Shambhu Kumaran and Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg. Later, he attended a dinner hosted by Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer, where he was welcomed by members of the Indian diaspora.
In a private engagement ahead of official talks, PM Modi told Nehammer that India-Austria friendship is strong, and it will get even stronger in the times to come.
In another post on X, Modi said: “Happy to meet you in Vienna, Chancellor @karlnehammer. The India-Austria friendship is strong and it will get even stronger in the times to come.”
This is the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Austria in more than 40 years, the last being of Indira Gandhi in 1983.
(With inputs from agencies)
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