Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Melbourne on the second leg of his three-nation tour after concluding a high-profile visit to Indonesia, saying the Australia visit would add fresh momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He was accorded a warm ceremonial welcome on arrival and is scheduled to remain in Australia till July 10.
Summit to focus on defence, trade and Indo-Pacific
Modi will hold bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during the third India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit. The discussions are expected to focus on expanding cooperation in defence and maritime security, trade and investment, critical minerals, emerging technologies, education, mobility and Indo-Pacific stability. Both leaders are also expected to review progress under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of collaboration.
In a post on X before the meetings, Modi said he looked forward to productive discussions with Albanese and expressed confidence that the visit would further strengthen bilateral ties.
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Diaspora outreach and business engagement
Apart from official engagements, the Prime Minister will interact with members of the Indian diaspora at a major community event in Melbourne, expected to draw thousands of attendees. He will also participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum, where business leaders from both countries will discuss investment, innovation and economic cooperation. Meetings with Governor-General Sam Mostyn and senior Australian leaders are also on the agenda.
Second leg of three-nation tour
The Australia visit follows Modi's successful three-day trip to Indonesia, where the two countries expanded cooperation in defence, maritime security, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and digital innovation. After concluding his engagements in Australia, the Prime Minister will travel to New Zealand for the final leg of his three-nation diplomatic tour.
The visit comes at a time when India and Australia are seeking to deepen strategic cooperation amid evolving Indo-Pacific security dynamics and strengthen economic partnerships in areas such as clean energy, critical minerals, resilient supply chains and advanced technologies.
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