Modi and Albanese to Hold Third Annual Summit in Melbourne, Focus on Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday, a day ahead of his scheduled meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the third annual summit between the two nations. The summit, set for Thursday, is expected to cover key areas of cooperation including the Indo-Pacific region, critical minerals, and education partnerships.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed Modi's arrival, stating, “PM Modi lands in Australia. PM @narendramodi arrived in Melbourne to a warm and special welcome.” He added that Modi will co-chair the summit with Albanese and engage with various stakeholders to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across all sectors of mutual interest.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi wrote, “Landed in Melbourne, Australia. This visit will add vigour to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. I look forward to the talks with Prime Minister Albanese. I will also have the opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora, which is an important pillar of our partnership.”
The summit marks the third such annual meeting between the two leaders, reflecting the growing ties between India and Australia. Both countries have been working closely on security and economic issues in the Indo-Pacific region, with a shared interest in maintaining stability and promoting free trade. Discussions are also expected to focus on critical minerals, which are essential for clean energy technologies and defence applications, as well as expanding educational exchanges and research collaborations.
The Indian diaspora in Australia, numbering over 700,000, plays a significant role in bilateral relations. Modi is scheduled to interact with members of the community during his visit.
