PM Modi calls for deeper India-Australia strategic ties amid global uncertainty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne to strengthen bilateral trade and strategic cooperation amid global economic uncertainty. The visit also highlighted deepening cultural ties through musical performances and diaspora engagement as part of a broader three-nation diplomatic tour.
Why it matters
Strengthening the India-Australia partnership is critical for regional stability and supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific, particularly as both nations seek to mitigate global energy and economic crises.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (July 9, 2026) joined his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese , at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception, as part of efforts to bolster bilateral trade and strategic relations during the second leg of his three-nation visit .
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