Australia wants deeper economic ties with India: Albanese

 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia wanted closer economic ties with India. In a statement issued after bilateral talks with PM Modi, Albanese said, Modi's visit to Australia has further strengthened the close India-Australia relationship. "It is a relationship in which we need to invest," he said. Albanese said, a strong partnership with India is beneficial for Australia in terms of trade, investment, regional security and stability.

■ Describing the relationship with India as important, Albanese said, Australia is becoming better because of the contribution of the Indian-Australian community. He said that the relations between the countries should be further deepened. At the same time, in another statement, Albanese told that Parramatta has been made a new center for relations between the two countries. This center will deepen the engagement between the two countries through trade, policy and cultural activities.

In the meeting, both the leaders discussed in detail the issues of defence-security, trade-investment, new and renewable energy, green hydrogen, vital minerals, education, migration and mobility. At the end of the meeting, the two leaders committed to broaden and strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, discussing the usefulness of the first India-Australia Annual Summit held in Delhi in March. India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also participated in the meeting.

Agreement on easy movement of students and professionals

Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA) i.e. signing of both migration and mobility partnership arrangements. Welcomed by the leaders. In this arrangement, the movement of Indian students, professionals, researchers and academics to Australia will be made easier under the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early Professional Scheme (MATS).

Hydrogen task force agreed in search of clean fuel

The two leaders also welcomed the finalization of the terms and conditions of the India-Australia Hydrogen Task Force (IAHTF). This will help in the creation and use of clean hydrogen. Especially it will be easy to prepare the infrastructure of hydrogen electrolyzer and fuel cells.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Governor General of Australia David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley at their official residence Admiralty House. There, he was given a grand welcome with a guard of honour. During this, both the leaders had a detailed discussion on bilateral relations and shared contribution in bettering the world. PM Modi recalled the meeting with the Governor General in 2019, when he visited India as the Governor of New South Wales. Both had a heated conversation.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese said, meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi six times in the first year as PM is proof of our deepening relationship. Australia is a better place because of the contribution of the Indian Australian community, and we want to see more ties between our countries. Albanese and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Bong announced that the Center for Australia-India Relations would be headquartered in Maramatta, which became operational in May. It will be beneficial for both the countries.

Sydney's famous tourist destination Harbor Bridge and Opera House were lit up in the colors of the Indian tricolor just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's departure from Australia. PM Modi reached there with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The Harbor Bridge is considered to be the largest steel arch bridge in the world. At the same time, the Opera House is Sydney's most famous historical tourist destination.

New embassy will help in connecting with digital system

Anthony Albanese announced the opening of the new Consulate General of Australia in Bengaluru, saying it will help connect Australian businesses to India's fast-growing digital and new innovation system. This is an important decision for us.

Strict action will be taken against Khalistanis

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Waugh said that strict action will be taken against those who support Khalistani terrorism in Australia. Said, Australia is a multicultural democracy, there is no place for any kind of extremism or terrorism.

Opposition Peter praised

Australia's Chief Opposition Leader Peter Dutton met PM Modi. Describing Modi as a great friend of the country, the Liberal Party leader said, it is a matter of pride that the relations between the two countries have grown rapidly under Modi's leadership, rising above political differences.