The Austrian Chancellor paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. In a post on X, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, “Remembering Bapu and his ideals. Federal Chancellor Dr Christian Stocker of Austria paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, laying a wreath and reflecting on Gandhiji’s enduring message of peace, non-violence and global harmony.”

Mr Stocker arrived in New Delhi on April 15 for his first official visit to India after assuming office, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties across key sectors, including trade, investment and emerging technologies. Earlier that day, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on the Austrian Chancellor, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Modi would open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations.