Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne after arriving in Australia late on July 9. The meeting marked a key diplomatic engagement during Modi's visit.
The discussions focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between India and Australia, with defence and security issues high on the agenda. Trade ties and supply-chain resilience also figured in the talks.
Critical minerals cooperation was another major area of focus, reflecting the growing importance of resource security in the India-Australia partnership. The meeting also underlined broader Indo-Pacific alignment between the two sides.
The visit was presented as part of India's wider regional outreach and its effort to deepen ties with key partners in the Indo-Pacific. The bilateral engagement in Melbourne drew attention for its economic and strategic significance.