July 9, 2026 12:40 PM

India, Australia to fast-track CECA, sign nuclear pact to deepen strategic partnership: PM Modi

India and Australia on Thursday agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), signed a landmark nuclear cooperation arrangement enabling Australian uranium supplies to India, and unveiled a series of new initiatives to strengthen cooperation in defence, clean energy, critical minerals and emerging technologies. Addressing a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after the third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbour...

July 9, 2026 12:17 PM

India, Australia launch new cyber and critical technologies partnership to boost supply chain resilience

India and Australia on Thursday launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), unveiling a new framework aimed at strengthening cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains and defence research. The new partnership, announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia, replaces the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation and seeks to deepen collaborat...

July 9, 2026 1:21 PM

India, Australia finalise framework for Australian uranium exports to India under Civil Nuclear Pact

India and Australia have finalised the administrative arrangements required to enable the export of Australian uranium to India for exclusively peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards, marking a significant milestone in bilateral energy cooperation. The announcement was made in the India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security issued during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia, where the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to strength...

July 9, 2026 11:52 AM

India, Australia unveil ambitious roadmap to deepen defence, trade and Indo-Pacific cooperation

India and Australia on Thursday elevated their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with the adoption of a wide-ranging joint statement and a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, outlining an ambitious roadmap to strengthen collaboration across defence, trade, critical technologies, clean energy, education and regional security. The announcements were made during the Third India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Prime Minist...

July 9, 2026 11:36 AM

India, Australia unveil new defence and security partnership, commit to deeper strategic cooperation in Indo-Pacific

India and Australia on Thursday unveiled a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, committing to deepen strategic collaboration across defence, maritime security, cyber technologies, counter-terrorism and critical supply chains as the two countries seek to strengthen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and contribute to a free, open and stable Indo-Pacific. The declaration, adopted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, reaffirms...

July 9, 2026 11:30 AM

PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia economic partnership, invites greater investment across key sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for deeper economic and investment cooperation between India and Australia, urging businesses from both countries to seize emerging opportunities in clean energy, infrastructure, critical minerals, technology and education to strengthen the bilateral partnership. Addressing the Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, attended by business leaders from India and Australia, PM Modi said the presence of industry representatives reflected the...

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...