Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois arrived in Mumbai for a state visit to India at PM Narendra Modi’s invitation. The visit includes engagements in Vadodara and New Delhi, bilateral talks, and meetings with President Droupadi Murmu and senior ministers to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties.
The Acting Head of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, Hereditary Prince Alois, arrived in Mumbai on a State visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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At the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he is on a State visit to India. He is accompanied by his spouse Hereditary Princess Sophie and a high-level official as well as a business delegation comprising top industry leaders.
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He is accompanied on the visit by his spouse, Hereditary Princess Sophie, along with a high-level official delegation and a business delegation comprising top industry leaders.
According to the MEA, Prince Alois, accompanied by his spouse, Hereditary Princess Sophie, landed in Mumbai before departing early Monday morning for Vadodara.
A warm welcome to India!
H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein arrived in Mumbai on a State Visit to India. He was received by Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Protocol, Government of Maharashtra.
India–Liechtenstein share warm and cordial relations, based on shared values.
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Following their engagements in Vadodara, the delegation will emplane for New Delhi, arriving at Air Force Station Palam on Monday afternoon to commence the main diplomatic leg of the visit.
The official itinerary for Tuesday begins with a formal ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat. High-level diplomatic engagements will take place throughout the day, including bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman, and Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary are scheduled to call on Prince Alois at Hotel Taj Mahal. The day’s events will conclude with a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the MEA stated.
At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi , H.S.H.Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein will be on a State Visit to 🇮🇳 from 25-28 October, 2026. He will be accompanied by his spouse H.R.H. Hereditary Princess Sophie and a high-level official and business delegation.
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The state visit, which marks a major engagement to strengthen bilateral ties, trade, and economic cooperation, will conclude with the delegation’s departure on Wednesday afternoon, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed.
This will be Prince Alois’s second visit to India in 2026. He had earlier visited New Delhi in February to attend the Al Impact Summit. He had also visited India in 2010 and 2018.
