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July 9, 2026 1:06 PM

‘Global confidence in India’s growth’: PM Modi welcomes AustralianSuper’s A$500 million investment in India’s NIIF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper's decision to invest A$500 million in India's National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), describing it as a strong endorsement of the country's growth trajectory, reform agenda and investment potential. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "India welcomes the AU$500 million investment from AustralianSuper, announced by their Chief Executive, Mr. Paul Schroder, this morning in Melbourne. This is yet another glimpse of the global...

July 9, 2026 10:34 AM

Will continue working to strengthen ties with India: Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday reaffirmed his government's commitment to strengthening ties with India. Welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi back to Australia, Albanese said in a post on X, "Together, we're growing our economies and backing Australian and Indian businesses. The bond between our people has driven so many of our business success stories. And we'll keep working with business leaders and universities to grow Australia's economic ties with India, creating j...

July 9, 2026 10:14 AM

PM Modi meets former Australian PM Scott Morrison, highlights growing strategic and economic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne, with the two leaders discussing the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and recalling the progress achieved in bilateral relations during Morrison's tenure. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Always good to catch up with Mr. Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia. We had a great conversation on the India-Australia friendship." According to Ministry of Exter...

July 9, 2026 9:50 AM

PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome, Guard of Honour in Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in Melbourne during the Australia leg of his three-nation tour. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomed PM Modi at the ceremonial event held at Government House Victoria, where the national anthem of India was played and Australian forces accorded full ceremonial honours. The ceremonial reception followed a series of high-level engagements between the two leaders, including their joint parti...

July 9, 2026 8:49 AM

PM Modi invites Australian businesses to invest in India at Australia-India CEOs Forum

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday jointly addressed the Australia-India CEOs Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business event in Melbourne, calling for deeper economic engagement and expanded investment between the two countries. The two events brought together leading Indian and Australian CEOs, business leaders, representatives of major Australian superannuation funds and institutional investors, as well as Vice-Chancellors of prominent Austr...

July 8, 2026 4:57 PM

India, Australia deepen diplomatic engagement through sustained ministerial exchanges

India and Australia have continued to strengthen their bilateral engagement through frequent interactions between their foreign ministers, regular ministerial visits and an expanding network of institutional dialogue mechanisms under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong have maintained regular engagement since Ms. Wong assumed office in May 2022. Dr. Jaishankar congratulated Ms. Wong on her election victory d...

July 8, 2026 3:21 PM

PM Modi departs for Australia after concluding three-day Indonesia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday concluded his three-day State Visit to Indonesia, which was marked by major strategic agreements, cultural initiatives and high-level diplomatic engagements. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As I conclude my visit to Indonesia, I leave with immense satisfaction at the outcomes achieved as far as the future of our partnership is concerned. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the people of Indonesia and to President Prabowo Subianto for his exceptional warmt...

July 3, 2026 9:20 PM

PM Modi to visit Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6-11; to hold bilateral talks, address diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11, during which he will hold bilateral talks with the leaders of the three countries, review key areas of cooperation, engage with business leaders and address members of the Indian diaspora. The visit will begin in Indonesia from July 6 to 8 at the invitation of President Prabowo Subianto. It will be PM Modi's fourth visit to Indonesia and his first bilateral trip since India and...

June 4, 2026 9:27 AM

Quad moves from dialogue to action: Rubio

The United States, India, Japan and Australia are moving beyond diplomatic consultations and launching practical initiatives on maritime security, infrastructure and regional resilience, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, signalling a more action-oriented role for the Quad in the Indo-Pacific. At a Congressional hearing on Wednesday (local time), Rubio highlighted the growing importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad, as a central pillar of the Trum...

June 1, 2026 3:53 PM

India, Australia deepen defence ties as Rajnath Singh and Richard Marles co-chair Defence Ministers’ Dialogue

India and Australia on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chairing the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi. The high-level meeting, held at the Manekshaw Centre, focused on enhancing maritime security cooperation, defence industrial collaboration, interoperability between the armed forces, and joint effor...