Australian media hail PM Modi's visit, term it 'good sign for economy and diplomacy'
Canberra, July 12
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Australia was hailed by the country's media as a good sign for the economy and diplomacy, given the progress made between the two countries in different facets of their bilateral relationship.
Australia's largest nationally distributed circulation newspaper, 'The Australian', said that "Modi's visit is a good sign for the economy and diplomacy".
It said that PM Modi's visit coinciding with China's missile firing at the South Pacific "underlines the vital importance of our deepening relationship with New Delhi. More than almost any other nation, India has, over decades, had to confront Chinese communist aggression and subversive strategic chicanery from across its borders, and Australia and our Pacific partners have much to learn from it".
Melbourne's biggest-selling newspaper, 'Herald Sun', called PM Modi a Marvel superhero, noting the large turnout for the reception at Marvel Stadium.
"Modi Mania: Indian PM's a Marvel Superhero. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last night received a rapturous reception from a 35,000-strong crowd at Marvel Stadium. Earlier, PM Anthony Albanese feted his high-profile guest amid talks which included new defence and Uranium deals", its report said.
The Australian also lauded the deals made during the visit.
"Modi comes bearing gifts on trade, defence. India promise: Uranium deal worth billions, closer military ties, investment treaty," the Australian newspaper said.
The Australian Financial Review reported the growing interest in the Australian universities in India to set up campuses.
"Australian unis rush to set up shop in India. Another Australian university is primed to set up a campus in India after being given approval during a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, taking the total opening in the fast-growing country to eight," it reported.
Melbourne daily, The Age, said: "Albanese's modus operandi. Australia and India accelerate free trade moves in Melbourne as PM's Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi strengthen their bond," regarding the much-discussed Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
— IANS
Reader Comments
The Marvel superhero comparison is brilliant! 35,000 people at Marvel Stadium shows the love for PM Modi abroad. But honestly, I hope the uranium deal comes with strict non-proliferation safeguards. We need clean energy, but safety first. Overall, a very productive visit for India's global standing.
Eight Australian universities setting up campuses in India? That's incredible! Finally, our students won't have to go abroad for quality education. The free trade agreement acceleration is also welcome. Meanwhile, the Chinese missile firing shows why we need strong allies like Australia. This is real diplomacy, not just photo ops.
Good to see the New Zealand media not mentioned? Just kidding. But seriously, this visit shows how India is becoming a key player globally. The mention of China's aggression in the article is spot on—Australia now understands what we've been dealing with for decades. Jab tak safe nahi hain, partnership strong rakhni chahiye. 🇮🇳
The "Modi Mania" headline is catchy, but let's not get carried away by media hype. The real work is the investment treaty and FTA—those will impact millions of Indian traders and students. Hope these deals benefit common Indians, not just big corporations. Still, happy to see India getting its due respect globally. 🙏
As someone who studied in Australia, this makes me proud! The university campus news is huge—finally, Indian students can get Australian degrees without leaving home. The defense cooperation is also critical given China's moves in the South China Sea. This is what strong bilateral relations look like. Well played
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