{"id":100979,"date":"2026-02-15T14:24:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/?p=100979"},"modified":"2026-02-15T14:27:57","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T09:27:57","slug":"pm-shehbaz-austria-visit-begins-with-key-vienna-talks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyausaf.com\/en\/news\/pm-shehbaz-austria-visit-begins-with-key-vienna-talks\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Shehbaz Austria Visit Begins with Key Vienna Talks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"831\">The <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"503\">PM Shehbaz Austria visit<\/strong> began on Sunday as Prime Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Shehbaz Sharif<\/span><\/span> left for Vienna on a two-day official trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The visit is taking place from February 15 to 16 at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Christian Stocker<\/span><\/span>, according to Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Office.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"1135\">The prime minister is leading a senior delegation that includes Deputy Prime Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Ishaq Dar<\/span><\/span>, Information Minister <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Attaullah Tarar<\/span><\/span>, Special Assistant <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Syed Tariq Fatemi<\/span><\/span>, and Foreign Secretary <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Amna Baloch<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1493\">This trip holds diplomatic importance as it marks 70 years of relations between Pakistan and <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Austria<\/span><\/span>. It is also the first time in more than 30 years that a Pakistani prime minister has visited <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Vienna<\/span><\/span>. The last such visit was made by former premier <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Nawaz Sharif<\/span><\/span> in 1992.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1791\">During the visit, Prime Minister Shehbaz will hold formal talks with Chancellor Stocker. Both sides are expected to review existing cooperation and explore new opportunities in trade, investment, and political engagement. Officials say the discussions will cover the full scope of bilateral ties.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"2004\">The prime minister is also scheduled to address a special event organised under the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">United Nations<\/span><\/span>. His speech will focus on sustainable development, global peace, and shared prosperity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2166\">In addition, he is expected to meet the Director General of the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">International Atomic Energy Agency<\/span><\/span> to discuss matters related to international cooperation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2406\">Another key engagement includes chairing a session of the Pakistan-Austria Business Forum, hosted by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Austrian Economic Chamber<\/span><\/span>. The forum aims to promote business links and encourage investment between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2592\">Officials say Pakistan and Austria have maintained friendly relations over the decades. Their partnership is based on dialogue, mutual respect, and cooperation under international law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2594\" data-end=\"2734\">The <strong data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2626\">PM Shehbaz Austria visit<\/strong> is expected to help deepen diplomatic, economic, and multilateral cooperation between Islamabad and Vienna.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PM Shehbaz Austria visit began on Sunday as Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif left for Vienna on a two-day official trip aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The visit is taking place from February 15 to 16 at the invitation of Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker, according to Pakistan\u2019s Foreign Office. 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