Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Australia on May 22 as the final leg of his extensive six-day tour, which commenced on May 19. As captured in photos shared by the Ministry ofbExternal Affairs on Twitter, he received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his
arrival. The visit to Australia holds significant diplomatic importance, and Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to engage in various key activities during his stay until May 24.
A focal point of the visit is the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Modi and his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, scheduled for Wednesday. These discussions
offer an opportunity to assess and strengthen the bilateral ties between India and Australia, building upon the foundation laid during the first India-Australia Annual Summit held in New
Delhi in March this year. In addition to the bilateral talks, Prime Minister Modi will also have a meeting with Australian Governor General David Hurley. Engaging with the business community, Prime Minister Modi will interact with Australian CEOs and business leaders, aiming to explore avenues for enhanced trade and economic cooperation between the two nations. This engagement reflects the shared commitment to fostering a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, which both India and Australia are dedicated to supporting.
A special event awaits the Prime Minister as he addresses the Indian diaspora at a community gathering in Sydney. This interaction provides a platform for Prime Minister Modi to connect with the Indian community in Australia and acknowledge their contributions while emphasizing the importance of the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Originally, Prime Minister Modi was slated to attend the Quad summit in Australia; however, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was cancelled. Nevertheless, his visit to Australia
affords an opportunity to further discuss and consolidate the shared vision for a secure, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, as emphasized by Prime Minister Albanese in his
statement.
Prime Minister Modi’s international tour began with his participation in the G7 summit and the Quad leaders’ summit held in Japan from May 19 to May 21. He subsequently traveled to Papua
New Guinea to attend the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC III Summit). The tour exemplifies India’s commitment to deepening its engagement with key strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
Overall, Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Australia is expected to strengthen bilateral relations, promote economic cooperation, and reaffirm the shared values and vision between India and
Australia for a prosperous Indo-Pacific region.
