By Zoya Saleem
May 25, 2024
Prime Minister Modi once more brought up the problem of attacks on Hindu temples and the actions of Khalistan separatists in Australia while praising the bilateral relations between India and Australia for entering the T-20 mode.
According to Modi, Australia and India both indicated a desire to advance the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. He said that the focus of the conversations that will take place today had been on a number of industries, including mining, vital minerals, renewable energy, trade, and business ties, among others.
Prime Minister Albanese of Australia indicated his eagerness to fly to New Delhi in September for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is regarded as the premier forum for international economic cooperation.
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To further strengthen trade and economic relations, the leaders also emphasized the quick conclusion of the Comprehensive Economic relations Agreement (CECA). Later, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra stated that June and July are possible dates for the next two rounds of CECA negotiations.
PM Modi’s concern over attacks on temples in Australia
On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India’s worries on recent attacks on temples in Australia and activities of pro-Khalistani forces in that nation with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.
“It is not acceptable to us that anyone hurt the friendly and cordial ties between India and Australia by their actions or ideology,” Modi said.
Modi praised Albanese for taking legal action against those in charge of such incidents.
Although, in his public remarks, Albanese made no mention of the attacks on temples.
The India-Australia Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement, which will further facilitate the mobility of students, professionals, researchers, academics, and others, including through a new skilled pathway named Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early Professionals Scheme specifically created for India, was signed by both leaders, according to an official statement.
Bipartisan commitment to Bilateral ties
Australia’s Leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great friend” of his country and expressed his pride at the swifter development of bilateral ties, in Sydney.
The Australian Prime Minister commended Dutton for the strong, bipartisan support for the two countries’ bilateral ties. The two presidents talked about a range of bilateral issues as well as current affairs in the area.
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PM Modi shared a video recap of his journey to Australia on Twitter.
The opening of the new Australian consulate general in Bengaluru was announced by Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday. He added that this will help link the country’s enterprises to India’s thriving digital and innovation ecosystem.
PM Modi and the Australian PM spoke at a news conference in Australia after exchanging the MoUs of understanding on mobility, migration, and the green hydrogen task force.
After exchanging memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on mobility, immigration, and the green hydrogen task force, PM Modi and the Australian PM spoke at a press conference in Australia.
