Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to Australia, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Australia, with a particular focus on trade and investment.

PM Modi kickstarted his visit by holding a meeting with CEOs of Australian companies. This meeting comes after both countries signed the historic Australia-India Economic Cooperation Treaty Agreement (Aus-Ind ECTA) in December last year, paving the way for enhanced trade relations.

During his stay in Australia, PM Modi is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The leaders will discuss various aspects of trade and investment, with a focus on boosting economic cooperation between the two nations.



Highlighting the significance of the visit, PM Modi expressed his desire to elevate the relationship between India and Australia to the “next level.” In an interview with ‘The Australian’ newspaper, he emphasized the importance of deeper defense ties to support the creation of an “open and free” Indo-Pacific. PM Modi also addressed various challenges faced by the Indo-Pacific region, including climate change, natural disasters, terrorism, security of sea lanes of communication, piracy, and illegal fishing.

The Indian Prime Minister’s arrival in Sydney was met with a warm welcome from the Indian community. This visit marks PM Modi’s second trip to Australia, following his first visit in 2014. Later in the evening, he is scheduled to attend a community event celebrating the vibrant and diverse Indian diaspora in Australia.

Australian Prime Minister Albanese expressed his honor in hosting PM Modi for an official visit to Australia, following his warm welcome in India earlier this year. The leaders’ discussions are expected to further strengthen the ties between the two countries.

The visit to Australia concludes PM Modi’s successful three-nation tour, which included visits to the United States and Japan. His engagements with world leaders have highlighted India’s role in global affairs and the country’s commitment to fostering stronger international relationships.

Overall, PM Modi’s visit to Australia is expected to pave the way for enhanced cooperation and collaboration between the two nations, fostering mutual growth and prosperity.

(Disclaimer: This news report is based on the information available at the time of writing and is subject to change as the situation develops.)