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Jaishankar offers support to Australia after antisemitic terror attack in Sydney
New Delhi, Decemeber 15: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong following the deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which left more than 15 people dead during a gathering to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah.
Sydney terror attack: EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australia's Penny Wong, extends fullest support
New Delhi, Dec 15: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday spoke to his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, and conveyed India's condolences over Sydney's Bondi Beach terror attack, in which 15 innocent people were killed.
US-Australia vow deeper Indo-Pacific defence push, cite Quad role
Washington, Dec 9: The United States and Australia on Monday placed the Indo-Pacific at the centre of their ministerial talks, underscoring strengthened defence cooperation, expanding force posture initiatives, and reaffirming the role of the Quad with India as a central pillar of regional strategy.
Australia lists Iran's IRGC as state sponsor of terrorism after attacks on Jewish community
Canberra, November 27: Australia on Thursday officially listed Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state sponsor of terrorism, over attacks on the Jewish community in the country.
PM Modi meets Australian counterpart on sidelines of G20 Leaders' Summit
Johannesburg, November 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to take part in the G20 Summit and met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in his first bilateral engagement.
Australian envoy says Penny Wong's India visit is key to reviewing bilateral, regional and global priorities
New Delhi, November 21: Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green highlighted the significance of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong's visit to New Delhi, calling the annual Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue a key mechanism for the two countries to review bilateral, regional, and global priorities.
Australian envoy says Quad keeps Indo-Pacific region stable, backs India as next summit host
New Delhi, November 21: Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Friday said the Quad remains a "powerful vector for ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific" and stressed that Canberra sees India as a trusted and indispensable partner in a rapidly changing world.
PCI secretary hails para-athletes' historic performances in WPAC2025; Australia-India sports partnership receives boost with series of initiatives
New Delhi, November 21: The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) secretary Jayawant Gundu expressed happiness with para athletes' performances during this year's Para Athletics World Championships held in the national capital this year and extended his gratitude to the Australian government and the Australian High Commission for providing support to Indian sporting ecosystem, especially para-sports, with a latest series of initiatives.
Facing several common challenges, India and Australia sustain strong momentum in ties
New Delhi, Nov 20: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday emphasised that the 16th India–Australia Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue remains a key pillar of the comprehensive strategic partnership, which reflects the trust, democratic values and common vision of both nations for a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific.
India-Australia affirm shared commitment to free, open, secure, Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, November 20: Penny Wong, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia, paid an official visit to India on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar welcomes Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
New Delhi, November 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with visiting Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday in the national capital and expressed optimism ahead of the discussions between the two leaders.
India-Australia must leverage QUAD for regional, mutual benefits: FM Wong says talks to advance Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, November 20: India and Australia should leverage their bilateral and multilateral institutions, including the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), to strengthen their mutual and regional cooperation, Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong said on Thursday.
Jaishankar co-chairs 16th Foreign Ministers' Dialogue with Aussie FM Wong
New Delhi, November 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 16th India-Australia Foreign Ministers' Dialogue along with his counterpart, Penny Wong on Thursday. He highlighted that the leaders took a stock of the various facets of the partnership, with their discussions featuring global and regional developments.
'Essential we sustain strong momentum in ties, deliver tangible outcomes...': EAM during meet with Australian FM Wong
New Delhi, November 20: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday spoke about how it is essential for India and Australia to sustain a strong momentum in their ties so as to deliver results and in the current geopolitical landscape, highlighted the greater responsibilities being carried by the two countries.
Australian FM Wong arrives in India for 16th India-Australia Foreign Ministers' framework dialogue
New Delhi, November 19: Australian Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong arrived in the national capital on Wednesday to co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, which is also the 26th meeting between the two.
India, Australia deepen strategic ties as FM Penny Wong arrives in Delhi today for bilateral dialogue
New Delhi, Nov 19: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong will arrive in India on Wednesday for the 16th Australia-India Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue, marking yet another high-level engagement in the rapidly expanding strategic partnership between the two nations.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong likely to visit India this week
New Delhi, November 17: Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong is likely to visit India this week.
May Diwali uplift you with hope for bright future: Australian PM Anthony Albanese
Canberra, Oct 20: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday extended warm wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, expressing hope that the special occasion uplifts everyone with optimism for a bright future.
Rajnath Singh pays tribute at Australian War Memorial in Canberra
Canberra, October 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid homage at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, honouring the memory of Indian soldiers who fought valiantly alongside their Australian counterparts in distant lands.
Rajnath Singh, Australian FM Penny Wong discuss ways to strengthen strategic partnership
Canberra, Oct 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australia's Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong held a meeting in Canberra on Thursday and discussed ways to strengthen growing Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Penny Wong called India and Australia joint custodians of the Indian Ocean.
Rajnath Singh holds delegation-level talks with Australian FM Penny Wong
Canberra, October 9: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Thursday during his visit to the country.
Japan and Australia decide to bolster security cooperation
Tokyo, Sep 5: Highlighting China's growing assertiveness and other security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan and Australia on Friday decided to expand their security ties in several areas - including defence equipment and cyber sphere - during the 2+2 talks held in Tokyo.
Australian Foreign Minister says Israeli decision to revoke diplomatic visas to Palestine 'unjustified'
Canberra, Aug 19: Australia's Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to revoke the visas of Australian representatives to the Palestinian Authority (PA) was "unjustified".
Foreign Ministers from Australia, Sri Lanka, Maldives extend greetings on India's 79th Independence Day
New Delhi, August 15: India's regional neighbours, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, along with Australia, extended their warm greetings to the Indian government and its people on the occasion of its 79th Independence Day, with the Foreign Ministers from these nations reaffirming the deep and enduring partnerships shared with New Delhi.
Australian's Foreign Minister Penny Wong announces 34 recipients of Maitri Grants
Canberra, July 13: Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong has announced 34 recipients of this year's Maitri Grants, Fellowships and Scholarships.
Quad announces launch of Critical Minerals Initiative
Washington, DC, July 2: The Foreign Ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia have announced the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. The new flagship initiative will enable four nations to bring economic opportunity and prosperity to their people and the region, according to the factsheet released by the Office of the US State Department spokesperson following the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting (QFMM).
Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, July 2: The Quad Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.
Quad ministerial meeting very productive, will strengthen Indo-Pacific stability: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, July 2: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that the Quad ministerial meeting on Tuesday was very productive and will strengthen stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Remain concerned about situation in East China Sea, South China Sea: Quad Foreign Ministers
Washington, DC, July 2: The Foreign ministers of the Quad nations met in Washington, DC, on July 1 to reaffirm their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed concern about the situation in the East China Sea and South China Sea.
Future of 21st century being made, shaped in Indo-Pacific: Australia's FM Wong highlights Quad's significance
Washington DC, July 1: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday highlighted the Quad's significance, stating that it plays a crucial role in shaping the global future, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, D.C.
Australian FM to hold talks with EAM Jaishankar on sidelines of Quad Foreign Ministers' meet
Canberra, June 30: Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Penny Wong, on Sunday said that she will visit Washington DC for the meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers, where she will also hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Australian counterpart ahead of QUAD Foreign Ministers meet
New Delhi, June 27: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Australia, Penny Wong, ahead of the QUAD Foreign Ministers' meeting, which would take place in July.
Australian military assets deployed to Middle East to aid evacuation of citizens
Canberra, June 20: The Australian government has deployed military assets to the Middle East to help evacuate citizens from Iran and Israel.
Australia suspends embassy in Iran, directs officials to leave
Canberra, June 20: The Australian government, on Friday, suspended its embassy operations in Iran's capital and ordered officials to leave the country amid the escalating military conflict in the region.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, UK announce sanctions against Israel ministers
Canberra, June 12: The Foreign Ministers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Norway and the United Kingdom collectively announced sanctions and other measures targeting Israel ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich for inciting violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, a statement by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong said.
EAM Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister discuss zero tolerance against terrorism
Canberra/New Delhi, May 12: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, discussing the recent developments following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent civilians were gunned down by four terrorists, two of them belonging to Pakistan, and the subsequent Operation Sindoor launched by the Indian Armed Forces.
Australia welcomes India-Pakistan understanding; calls for de-escalation, counter-terrorism efforts for regional peace
New Delhi, May 12: Australian Foreign Minister Penny on Monday welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan, emphasisng the importance of de-escalation and counter-terrorism efforts for regional peace and security.
Jaishankar congratulates Australian counterpart Wong on her reappointment, discusses importance of zero tolerance against terrorism
New Delhi, May 12: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held telephonic conversation with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong and congratulated her on her reappointment as Australia's Foreign Minister. The two leaders discussed recent developments and the importance of zero tolerance against terrorism.
Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh appointed to Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board
Canberra, March 28: Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has been appointed to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said in a statement on Friday.
EAM Jaishankar thanks Australian counterpart for Holi wishes
New Delhi, March 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar thanked his Australian counterpart Penny Wong for her wishes on Holi.