Modi meets Australian Opposition leader amid growing bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a three-day visit to Australia, met the country's Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, on Friday (July 10, 2026). The meeting focused on the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated on X that the discussions were productive and reflected broad bipartisan support in Australia for deepening ties with India. Prime Minister Modi also posted on social media, noting an engaging conversation on the growing strength of bilateral relations and future opportunities.

The meeting comes as part of Modi's six-day, three-nation tour, which included stops in Indonesia and New Zealand. During his stay in Australia, several landmark agreements were signed, covering civil nuclear energy, maritime security, critical minerals, defence cooperation, and trade.

Modi held summit talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reinforcing the importance of the bilateral partnership for a peaceful Indo-Pacific region. The leaders agreed to expedite work on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and a bilateral investment protection framework.

A joint declaration on defence and security cooperation, a maritime security collaboration roadmap, and partnerships on cyber, critical technologies, and supply chains were among 18 pacts signed. The civil nuclear energy agreement, after two years of negotiations, will facilitate commercial uranium supply from Australia to India.

Modi also addressed the Indian diaspora at an event titled 'Melbourne meets Modi', attended by Prime Minister Albanese.