Vienna, May 14 -- Austria's new Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger on Wednesday had a productive phone call with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, where they discussed strengthening bilateral ties between Austria and India.

Meinl-Reisinger condemned the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, expressing solidarity with India in the face of terrorism, welcoming the cessation of hostilities with Pakistan as a vital step toward de-escalation and peace in the region.

She also discussed collective efforts for peace in Ukraine with EAM Jaishankar, emphasising the need for Russia to agree to a ceasefire and stop the killing.

In a post on X, she said, "Very good phone call with FM S Jaishankar. Austria and India are committed t...