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

PM Modi and PM Albanese discussed steps to increase defence and security cooperation

India-Australia bilateral economic relations have been growing in recent years

"Cricket, a common passion in India and Australia," PM Narendra Modi tweeted

The bilateral relationship between India and Australia has seen an upswing in recent years

This will be first ever visit by an Australian Prime Minister to India since 2017

Wong will discuss contemporary challenges, including strengthening the multilateral system

EAM Jaishankar said people are looking at the G20 for an economic direction to the world, facing uncertainties

The conference was attended by about 1000 participants from over 31 countries

India and Fiji also discussed ways to further strengthen their development partnership