PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour in Australia
Melbourne, July 9
Prime Minister Modi on Thursday was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in the Australian capital as part of his visit to the country.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present and received the Prime Minister at the ceremonial venue, where the two leaders greeted each other before the ceremony.
Earlier, PM Modi addressed the business leaders at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Highlighting India's clean energy ambitions, PM Modi said, "Many companies associated with clean energy are present here. We are building a manufacturing ecosystem in India for hydro projects, green hydrogen, solar modules, and wind turbines. India has set a target of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030 and reaching net-zero emissions by 2070. Australia's technology, capital, and resources can accelerate this transition."
PM Modi also underscored the impact of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) on bilateral economic relations.
"The ECTA (Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement) agreement, concluded in record time in 2022, has further strengthened our economic ties; since its implementation, exports from India to Australia have doubled, and businesses in both countries have benefited from new market access," PM Modi said.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in Melbourne during the second leg of his three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand.
The meeting comes after Prime Minister Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday and was accorded a grand welcome by the Indian community, marked by cultural performances showcasing the shared heritage between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in Australia after concluding his visit to Indonesia, the first leg of his three-nation tour.
During his three-day visit, Modi and Albanese are expected to hold wide-ranging discussions on strengthening cooperation in defence and security, trade and investment, education, mobility and people-to-people ties.
In his departure statement before the visit, PM Modi had said the Australia visit would also provide an opportunity to deepen bilateral cooperation in emerging and critical technologies, sports and sports science.
After concluding his engagements in Australia, the Prime Minister will travel to New Zealand, the final leg of his three-nation tour.
— ANI
Reader Comments
While the ceremonial welcome is nice, I hope the actual outcomes match the optics. The 500 GW renewable target by 2030 is ambitious, but we need concrete plans and not just announcements. Australia's technology can help, but we must ensure Indian industries also benefit, not just foreign companies. Let's see real job creation on ground. 🤔
The Indian diaspora in Melbourne must be thrilled! 🎉 Those cultural performances showcase our rich heritage. PM Modi's focus on defence and security cooperation with Australia is crucial given the geopolitical situation in the Indo-Pacific. Strengthening ties with a reliable partner like Australia is a smart move. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Good diplomacy, but I wish there was more focus on education and student mobility. Many Indian students face issues in Australia regarding accommodation and work rights. Hope the talks on 'people-to-people ties' translate into better support for our students abroad. Also, sports science collaboration could be great for our athletes! 🏏
This is what global leadership looks like! PM Modi addressing business leaders at the India-Australia CEO Forum shows our economic potential. The clean energy focus is spot-on - India can become a manufacturing hub for solar modules and wind turbines with Australian investment. Net-zero by 2070 is achievable if we stay committed. Great diplomacy! 🌏
As an Australian, it's fantastic to see this level of respect for India's leader. The ECTA agreement has indeed boosted trade - I've seen more Indian products in our stores. But I hope the discussions on critical technologies include cybersecurity and
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