From historical links to strategic cooperation: India-Australia ties continue to expand

July 8, 2026 4:44 PM

From historical links to strategic cooperation: India-Australia ties continue to expand

India and Australia's bilateral relationship has evolved from historical trade links into a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marked by sustained high-level political engagement, expanding strategic cooperation and growing people-to-people ties. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the relationship dates back to the European settlement of Australia in 1788, when trade with the penal colony of New South Wales was conducted through the British East India Company via Kolkata. Di...

From Nearly One Million Diaspora to 1.38 Lakh Students: India-Australia People-to-People Ties

July 8, 2026 3:53 PM

From Nearly One Million Diaspora to 1.38 Lakh Students: India-Australia People-to-People Ties

The Indian community in Australia has grown steadily over the past decade and now numbers around 9.76 lakh people, according to Australia's 2021 Census. India is among the leading sources of skilled migrants to Australia and has become the country's second-largest migrant community after England. Reflecting the growing importance of the diaspora, India expanded its diplomatic presence with the opening of a new Consulate General in Brisbane in May 2024. India has also appointed Dr. Navpreet Kaur ...

India-Australia Partnership at a Glance: A$48.9 Billion Trade, ECTA in Force, CECA Under Negotiation

July 8, 2026 12:30 PM

India-Australia Partnership at a Glance: A$48.9 Billion Trade, ECTA in Force, CECA Under Negotiation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a three-day official visit to Australia from July 8 to 10 at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The visit is expected to inject fresh momentum into the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with discussions likely to focus on trade, investment, critical minerals, technology, education and strengthening people-to-people ties.   India and Australia have significantly expanded their economic engagement over the pas...

India successfully sends first-ever sea shipments of pomegranates to Australia

February 17, 2025 2:51 PM

India successfully sends first-ever sea shipments of pomegranates to Australia

In a landmark achievement for India's agricultural exports, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first-ever commercial sea shipments of Indian pomegranates to Australia. Collaborating with AgroStar and Kay Bee Exports, APEDA oversaw the export of premium Sangola and Bhagwa pomegranates, marking a significant expansion of market access for Indian fresh produce. Following the signing of a work plan and Standard Operatin...

3rd India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND’ begins in Maharashtra

November 9, 2024 6:41 PM

3rd India-Australia joint military exercise ‘AUSTRAHIND’ begins in Maharashtra

The third edition of the India-Australia joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND, commenced on November 8 at the Foreign Training Node in Pune. Running until November 21, the exercise marks an ongoing collaborative effort to strengthen defense ties and interoperability between the two nations’ armed forces. AUSTRAHIND, which launched in 2022 in Rajasthan, has grown into an annual event, alternating between India and Australia. This year’s edition focuses on enhancing joint capabilities in sub-c...