India and New Zealand are engaging in cooperation across a wide range of areas, including trade and economy, defence and security

They discussed the comprehensive strategic partnership and convergence on matters related to the Indian Ocean

The theme of this edition of the conference is “Towards a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean”

The Australia-India relationship witnessed many firsts this year, EAM Jaishankar says

The exercise aims to foster collaborative partnership and share best practices between the two sides

EAM Jaishankar highlights growing and deepening engagement between India and Australia

India and Australia highlight need for peace, security, and prosperity of Indo-Pacific region

Opening up of foreign universities in India is in line with the 2020 National Education Policy

India is New Zealand’s 11th largest two-way trading partner

India has a strong engagement with the Pacific Island Countries as part of its Act East Policy

INS Vagir is on an extended-range deployment since June 2023

This decision was taken during the fifth round of Foreign Office Consultations between the two countries in Wellington

Australia-India defence cooperation has been on an upward trajectory in recent years

Both sides also discussed enhancing educational linkages between India and Austria

In the fast-changing geo-political situation of the Indo-Pacific region, PM Modi’s visit to Australia added a new dimension to bilateral engagement between New Delhi and Sydney

They also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership

At the roundtable, PM Modi highlighted India's extensive economic reforms

PM Modi stressed on greater collaboration between Indian & Australian enterprises

PM Modi asked them to contribute to enhancing the ties between India and Australia

PM Narendra also held multiple bilateral meetings in Papua New Guinea

Australia-India defence cooperation has been on an upward trajectory with a series of diverse engagements at different levels

To further enhance bilateral engagement between India and Australia, early conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement was stressed.

India & Australia have welcomed the sustained momentum in bilateral and multilateral cooperation

This will help India increase the production of electric vehicles and reduce emissions

Chief of Navy, Royal Australian Navy Vice Admiral Hammond was on a three-day visit to India from March 9-11, 2023