India-Australia Ties Get a Boost as PM Modi Meets Albanese in Johannesburg
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a fruitful meeting with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in Johannesburg on Friday, as the two leaders sought to deepen their nations' strategic partnership. The meeting came ahead of the G20 Summit and marked the fifth anniversary of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The two leaders focused on key areas of cooperation, including defense and security, nuclear energy, and trade. They expressed satisfaction with the significant progress made in these sectors and emphasized the potential for further growth. In a series of posts on X, both leaders highlighted the importance of their relationship, with Albanese terming it 'very strong' and expressing confidence that their economic ties could be strengthened further. The meeting also saw a commitment from the two leaders to strengthen the global fight against terrorism. This comes as part of their broader efforts to expand multifaceted cooperation in areas such as education, people-to-people contacts, and critical minerals. With the G20 Summit underway, the meeting between PM Modi and Albanese marks a significant step in solidifying India-Australia ties and exploring new avenues for cooperation.
