PM Modi meets Australia's Opposition leader, discusses bilateral ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Australian Opposition leader Angus Taylor to discuss strengthening bilateral ties during his three-day visit to Australia. The visit has resulted in several landmark agreements covering civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals.
Why it matters
The deepening partnership between India and Australia is a strategic move to ensure stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who is on a three-day visit to Australia , met the country's Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor, on Friday (July 10, 2026) and discussed bilateral ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
"They held productive discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The warm and cordial meeting reflected the strong bipartisan support in Australia for deepening ties with India," the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on X.
Met Mr. Angus Taylor, Leader of the Opposition of Australia. We had an engaging conversation on the growing strength of India-Australia ties and the many opportunities ahead. I deeply value the warmth and broad support that our partnership enjoys across Australia. @AngusTaylorMP pic.twitter.com/UIROdovURD
Sharing details of the interaction, Modi also posted on the microblogging platform.
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