The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday hailed the enduring strength of the India-Australia partnership following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ceremonial welcome at the Government House in Melbourne, where he met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor of Victoria Margaret Gardner.
Ceremonial Welcome and Diplomatic Affirmation
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X that the ceremonial welcome reaffirmed the deep and lasting ties between the two nations. “Prime Minister @narendramodi received a ceremonial welcome at Government House, Victoria, in the presence of Prime Minister @AlboMP and Governor of Victoria, Professor Margaret Gardner AC, reaffirming the enduring strength of the India–Australia partnership,” Jaiswal wrote.
18 Major Outcomes from the Visit
PM Modi’s three-day visit to Australia from July 8 to 10 produced 18 major outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, energy, critical technologies, education, mining, research, and cultural cooperation. According to the MEA, these outcomes significantly expand the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Defence and Security Cooperation
A Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation was adopted to advance defence industrial collaboration, joint innovation ecosystems, promote information sharing, and deepen cooperation in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR).
Maritime Security Roadmap
The Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap aims to enhance information sharing, capability development, and operational coordination while strengthening cooperation in HADR, pollution response, and search and rescue operations.
Energy Security and Civil Nuclear Agreement
The two countries issued a Joint Statement on Energy Security, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening energy security, recognising India’s role as a supplier of liquid fuels and downstream energy products to Australia, and supporting continued energy flows. An administrative arrangement under the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement will enable the supply of Australian uranium to India, diversifying India’s energy sources.
Cyber, Critical Technologies, and Supply Chains
India and Australia launched the Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains to bolster cooperation in cybersecurity, resilient supply chains, and emerging technologies. An MoU between the Indian Coast Guard and Australia’s Maritime Border Command was signed to enhance coordinated coastal surveillance, maritime domain awareness, and law enforcement.
Military and Training Exchanges
Australia invited an Indian military instructor to join the Australian Defence College for 2028-29, strengthening professional military engagement and knowledge exchange.
Clean Energy and Skill Development
Both sides operationalised the Rooftop Solar Training Academy at Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, to train 2,000 women and youth as solar technicians under India’s clean energy programme.
The visit marked a significant step in deepening the multifaceted partnership between India and Australia, with concrete agreements across strategic, economic, and people-to-people domains.
