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Modi and Albanese Commit to Strengthening India-Australia Strategic Partnership

Following Albanese's decisive re-election, the leaders pledge renewed collaboration across key sectors to bolster Indo-Pacific stability and prosperity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at a community programme, in Sydney (Photo:IANS/Twitter)
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Overview

  • Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his party's historic victory, securing 92 lower-house seats in the election.
  • Modi and Albanese agreed to deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with a focus on defense, trade, climate, and technology.
  • The leaders emphasized the importance of collaboration for peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region, leveraging their Quad membership with the US and Japan.
  • Albanese announced that Indonesia will be the destination for his first overseas visit in his new term as Prime Minister.
  • The partnership marks its fifth anniversary in 2025, reflecting significant progress in bilateral ties, including renewable energy, education, and cultural exchanges.