Australia, India share stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific: PM Albanese says ahead of Modi's visit
The Hindu
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he is “honoured” to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underlined that the two countries share a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said he is "honoured" to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underlined that the two countries share a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Prime Minister Albanese also said that he looks forward to celebrating Australia’s vibrant Indian community with Prime Minister Modi in Sydney on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Modi will visit Australia from May 22-24 as a guest of the Australian Government.
“I am honoured to host Prime Minister Modi for an official visit to Australia, after receiving an extremely warm welcome in India earlier this year," Albanese said in a statement.
“Australia and India share a commitment to a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Together we have an important role to play in supporting this vision," he said, amidst China's aggressive behaviour in the region as well as its efforts to expand its influence.
“As friends and partners, the relationship between our countries has never been closer. I look forward to celebrating Australia’s vibrant Indian community with Prime Minister Modi in Sydney.”
Prime Minister Modi has also said that he was looking forward to his meeting with Albanese on May 24.
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