New Delhi: Dr. S. Jaishankar, the minister for external affairs, visited Rafael Grossi, the IAEA's director general, on Tuesday in Vienna. Both parties engaged in discussion during the meeting about a variety of global concerns.

"Pleased to meet IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi this morning in Vienna. discussed the Indo-Pacific, our G20 presidency, the global energy scenario, Ukraine, and the JCPOA", EAM Dr. S Jaishankar tweeted.

As per a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the high-level discussions between the two countries also centred on strengthening New Delhi's cooperation with the IAEA in the fight against climate change.

It is important to highlight that nuclear power significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Nuclear power has decreased the equivalent of about 70 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide emissions over the past 50 years while providing the majority of clean energy in a number of nations through the production of low-carbon hydrogen. More importantly, nuclear energy can aid in decarbonizing difficult-to-abate sectors like transportation and industry, which is one of the largest climate concerns facing the world today. Additionally, it would be crucial for 2050's carbon neutrality.

Both parties discussed strengthening connections between New Delhi and the IAEA in medical care and other nuclear uses for social benefits during the meeting. The IAEA has consistently worked to aid its Member States in their efforts to combat cancer, heart disease, hunger, and other ailments by utilising nuclear and nuclear-related technologies.

The IAEA Director General remarked of his visit with Dr. S. Jaishankar, "India is a vital IAEA partner and supports our mission. Excellent discussion today on strategic themes of shared concern with Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Looking forward to India's meaningful participation in the G20's efforts to address global challenges.
EAM concluded his three-day maiden visit to Austria:  The three-day, action-packed first visit to Austria by EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar came to an end with the meeting with the DG IAEA. Notably, it was India's first visit to Austria at the EAM level in the previous 27 years. The celebration of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Vienna takes place at the same time as the high-level visit led by Dr. S. Jaishankar.

everal high-level diplomatic contacts were considered as being the main emphasis of the EAM's three-day visit to Austria. The Ministry of External Affairs noted in a statement that EAM met with Wolfgang Sobotka, Speaker of the Austrian Parliament, and President Alexander van der Bellen during the visit. EAM met privately with FM Schallenberg and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to discuss a variety of matters of bilateral and global significance.

During the high-level visit, a number of key agreements were reached, including one regarding the Working Holiday Program and others in the fields of mobility and migration. Other accords deal with cultural and visa-free travel for people with diplomatic passports.

EAM also met separately with Bulgarian President Rumen Georgiev Radev to mark the occasion of the visit. According to EAM, during his conversation with the president of Bulgaria, they discussed nearshoring, developing robust supply chains, and strengthening India-Bulgaria collaboration in the context of "Make in India."

EAM had a joint meeting with the foreign ministers of Slovakia, Jan Lipavsk, the Czech Republic, and Austria, Alexander Schallenberg, under the Slavkov format, for the first time during the visit. The conflict in Ukraine, the two countries' neighbourhoods, and India-EU connections were the main topics of discussion. It would also play a significant role in 2050’s carbon neutrality.

On New Year's Day, EAM also met with the Indian community in Austria, where a cultural presentation showcasing India's rich diversity was also presented. Through television and print interviews, EAM interacted with notable Austrians in the field of foreign and strategic affairs as well as the Austrian media, the MEA noted.

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