Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia held the 2nd India-Australia Annual Summit on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 19 November. The 1st Annual Summit was held on 10 March 2023 in New Delhi during the State Visit of Prime Minister Albanese to India.

The Prime Ministers reaffirmed their support for strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They discussed cooperation in the areas of defence and security, trade and investments, education, skills and mobility, renewable energy, space, sports and people-to-people ties. A Joint Statement was issued on the occasion. The Prime Ministers also welcomed the launch of the Renewable Energy Partnership.

Both sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. They also reiterated their commitment for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific Region, based on respect for international law.

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