PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese
Published on May 24, 2023 12:32 PM IST
- The talks took place a day after PM Modi addressed the Indian community at a rally in Sydney that was also attended by Australian PM Anthony Albanese.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held wide-ranging talks with his Australian counterpart in Sydney, Australia, focusing on boosting overall bilateral ties including in areas of trade and investment, defence and renewable energy. (AFP)
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In the meeting, PM Modi raised India's concerns over the recent incidents of attacks on temples in Australia and activities of pro-Khalistani elements in that country. (AFP)
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They also decided to focus on firming up a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement (CECA) that is expected to significantly expand bilateral trade ties. (AP)
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In the talks, the two sides made decisions on focusing on cooperation in areas of green hydrogen. (AP)
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Ahead of the talks, Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Admiralty House in Sydney. (AFP)
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Highlighting the significance of the India-Australia cooperation, PM Modi said, "Prime Minister Albanese and I have in the past discussed the issue of attacks on temples in Australia and activities of separatist elements. We discussed the matter today as well." (PTI)
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"It is not acceptable to us that anyone hurt the friendly and cordial ties between India and Australia by their actions or ideology," he added. (PTI)
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PM Modi also said that Albanese assured him that he will take strict actions against such elements in the future. (PTI)
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