India and Australia deepen ties as Modi announces upcoming visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in New Delhi, where they reviewed the India‑Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The leaders highlighted cooperation across defence, trade, technology and supply‑chain resilience, and reiterated a shared vision for a free, open and secure Indo‑Pacific.
During the meeting, Wong announced that Modi will travel to Australia in the near future, underscoring the strategic importance of the Indian diaspora and India's role as the world’s fastest‑growing major economy. Both officials cited recent Quad initiatives – including an energy‑security programme, maritime‑domain surveillance and a Ports‑of‑the‑Future partnership – as further evidence of deepening collaboration.
The announcement signals an intensification of bilateral engagement and aligns with broader Quad efforts to address regional economic stress, illegal fishing, trafficking and maritime security.