PM Modi holds talks with Leader of the Opposition of Australia on strength of bilateral ties
Canberra, July 10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia and held talks on growing strength of India-Australia ties.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Met Mr. Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. We had an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia ties and the many opportunities ahead. I deeply value the warmth and broad support that our partnership enjoys across Australia."
Earlier on Thursday, Taylor noted that both nations share a proud friendship.
In a post on X, he said, "Welcome to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our nations share a great friendship, a proud Australian-Indian community and a future full of opportunity."
Meanwhile, the adoption of the India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) and the India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR) were among significant outcomes of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese with the two countries also agreeing to operationalize civil nuclear agreement which enables uranium exports to India.
The two initiatives were among the 18 major outcomes announced following the Third India-Australia Annual Summit, covering defence, maritime security, energy, cyber and critical technologies, education, mining, research and cultural cooperation, marking a major expansion of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Speaking at a special media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the two defence-related outcomes as a recognition that the bilateral partnership must adapt to changing geopolitical realities.
"One of the key outcomes of the meeting today was the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, as well as an India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap. These constitute recognition that the partnership must evolve to meet changing strategic circumstances, and they reflect a commitment to advancing our defence and security partnership," Misri said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The civil nuclear agreement is a big win for energy security! But I hope this doesn't come at the cost of our domestic resources. We need to ensure Indian companies also benefit from these partnerships, not just governments. 🇮🇳
As an Australian, it's fantastic to see our leaders strengthening ties with India. The Australian-Indian community is growing fast, and this partnership benefits both nations. But let's hope we also address visa issues and student welfare more seriously.
Good to see bipartisan support for India-Australia relations. However, I'm concerned about the details - how will these defence agreements affect Indian sovereignty? We must ensure our strategic autonomy isn't compromised while building these partnerships.
This is great for job creation and technology transfer! The focus on education and research means more opportunities for Indian students and professionals. But we need to ensure these ties lead to tangible outcomes on the ground, not just paper agreements. ✨
The maritime security roadmap is important given China's assertiveness in the region. But let's be honest - these agreements often favour larger economies. India needs to negotiate hard to protect its interests, especially in nuclear energy and trade.
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