INS Vikrant Welcomes 1st Foreign PM On Board - Australia's Anthony Albanese
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India's first homegrown aircraft carrier INS Vikrant saw another first today - the first visit on board by a foreign Prime Minister.
India's first homegrown aircraft carrier INS Vikrant saw another first today - a visit on board by a foreign Prime Minister.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who is on a visit to India, received a guard of honour on board the carrier today.
"I am honoured to be here today on the newly-commissioned, Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. My visit reflects my government's commitment to place India at the heart of Australia's approach to the Indo-Pacific and beyond," Mr Albanese said in a statement.
"... What lifts defence relationships to new levels is the resolve and foresight of those who see the relationship not only for what it is, but what it could be. Prime Minister Modi is one such person," he said.
