Indian Prime Minister Visits Australia, Pushes For Closer Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sydney to meet with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discuss trade, defense, renewable energy, and increasing cooperation on mining and critical minerals.
Modi addressed thousands of supporters at a rally in Sydney and said trade between India and Australia would double in five years.
Australia and India signed new agreements on migration and green hydrogen to boost trade and diplomatic ties.
The visit comes amid the countries' shared interest in countering China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
Despite Modi's popularity, he remains a divisive figure with critics citing increased religious polarization and marginalization of minority Muslims in India.