New Delhi, June 4 (H.S.): The Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, Richard Marles, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who congratulated him on the Australian Labor Party's election victory. They discussed enhancing the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, celebrating its five-year milestone, focusing on defence industrial collaboration, resilient supply chains, critical minerals, and emerging technologies. Both leaders emphasized their commitment to a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Marles reaffirmed Australia's support against cross-border terrorism, and Modi extended an invitation to PM Albanese for the upcoming Annual Summit in India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X, Glad to meet Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles. We had meaningful discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which celebrates its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific will continue to guide our cooperation.

Deputy Prime Minister Marles reiterated Australia's support for India's fight against cross-border terrorism. Prime Minister Modi invited Prime Minister Albanese to the annual summit scheduled to be held in India at the end of this year.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar