Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November. The 1st Annual Summit was held on 10 March 2023 in New Delhi during the State Visit of Prime Minister Albanese to India.
The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their support for strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They discussed cooperation in the areas of defence and security, trade and investments, education, skills and mobility, renewable energy, space, sports and people-to-people ties. A Joint Statement was issued on the occasion. The Prime Ministers also welcomed the launch of the Renewable Energy Partnership.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also reiterated their commitment for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region, based on respect for international law.
Sharing my remarks during meeting with PM Albanese of Australia. @AlboMP https://t.co/UGsT1mpWhJ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2024
It’s always wonderful to meet my good friend, PM Albanese. The talks were extremely fruitful and our focus will remain on futuristic sectors which will further global growth and sustainability. @AlboMP https://t.co/pGPMtiP1tx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 19, 2024
PM @narendramodi and PM @AlboMP of Australia met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. They reaffirmed commitment to deepening cooperation in areas such as economy, trade, investments, science and technology, defence, people-to-people linkages and more. pic.twitter.com/6Q5vMtq9lf
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 19, 2024