Overview

• Delegations led by MEA Joint Secretary Muanpuii Saiawi and DFAT Ambassador Vanessa Wood discussed nuclear, chemical and biological disarmament, non-proliferation, outer-space security, AI in the military domain and export-control regimes.
• The Ministry of External Affairs said the dialogue enhanced mutual understanding of national perspectives and global developments, reinforcing the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• Australian Army Chief Lieutenant General Simon Stuart laid a wreath at New Delhi’s National War Memorial, received a Guard of Honour at South Block and met India’s senior service chiefs, including General Upendra Dwivedi.
• Officials highlighted that no new treaties or binding export-control decisions emerged from this round of talks, reflecting the confidence-building nature of the dialogue.
• Lt Gen Stuart will visit the 50 (Independent) Parachute Brigade in Agra and address cadets at the National Defence Academy in Pune during the remaining days of his visit.