Modi and Taylor Hold Productive Talks in Canberra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia's Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor in Canberra on Friday, July 10, 2026, for an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia bilateral ties and the many opportunities ahead. In a post on X, Modi stated, 'Met Mr. Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. We had an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia ties and the many opportunities ahead. I deeply value the warmth and broad support that our partnership enjoys across Australia.'
Taylor Welcomes PM Modi
Earlier on Thursday, Taylor welcomed Modi to Australia, noting the shared friendship between the two nations. In a post on X, Taylor said, 'Welcome to Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Our nations share a great friendship, a proud Australian-Indian community and a future full of opportunity.'
Key Outcomes from Annual Summit
The meeting between Modi and Taylor follows the Third India-Australia Annual Summit, where Modi met his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. Among the 18 major outcomes announced were the adoption of the India-Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) and the India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR). The two countries also agreed to operationalize the civil nuclear agreement, enabling uranium exports to India.
Defence and Security Partnership Evolves
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the defence-related outcomes as a recognition that the bilateral partnership must adapt to changing geopolitical realities. 'One of the key outcomes of the meeting today was the adoption of the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, as well as an India-Australia Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap. These constitute recognition that the partnership must evolve to meet changing strategic circumstances, and they reflect a commitment to advancing our defence and security partnership,' Misri said during a special media briefing.
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Expanded
The outcomes covered defence, maritime security, energy, cyber and critical technologies, education, mining, research, and cultural cooperation, marking a major expansion of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Both nations emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors to address shared challenges and opportunities.
