Overview

• Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles offered condolences for the Pahalgam terror attack and affirmed Canberra’s solidarity in combating terrorism.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described Operation Sindoor as measured, non-escalatory and proportionate, a stance Australia hailed as a sign of responsible leadership.
• The two governments agreed to intensify and diversify defence industry collaboration and welcomed the signing of the Australia-India Joint Research Project.
• Prime Minister Modi and Marles reaffirmed a shared vision for a free, open Indo-Pacific and discussed expanding cooperation in science, technology and critical minerals.
• Marles highlighted the Indian diaspora as a valuable asset and described ties with New Delhi as a national priority for Australia.