Albanese Welcomes Modi, Announces Landmark Agreements

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "true friend of Australia" during the annual Leaders' Summit, highlighting that India-Australia ties have never been stronger. The two countries announced landmark agreements covering defence and security, education, science and technology, energy security, and critical minerals. They also unveiled a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, endorsed a Joint Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap, and launched a new partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies, and Supply Chains, reaffirming their shared commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.