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INTERNATIONAL | PM Modi’s foreign visit

Australia

Joint Vision of the Prime Ministers of India and Australia

Uranium and Clean Critical Defence Education and Hosting Sporting
Energy: A major Minerals: and Security Knowledge Events: In the
agreement has been Both nations Cooperation: The two Partnership: Australian coming years,
reached in the nuclear will collaborate countries will jointly university campuses both nations are
energy sector. India will to establish a create a ‘Defence are now opening in set to host some
now begin receiving ‘Critical Minerals Innovation Corridor.’ India. This will further of the world’s
uranium from Australia, Corridor’ to The objective is to strengthen the synergy largest sporting
which will assist in facilitate the bring together defence in education and events, such as the
the generation of smooth supply startups and defence knowledge exchange Olympics and the
environmentally friendly of essential companies from both between the two Commonwealth
(clean) energy. minerals. nations. countries. Games.

Growing Business Cybersecurity
Opportunities
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Australia and India will collaborate to strengthen cybersecurity,
and Australian Prime Minister combat cybercrimes, and protect critical infrastructure. Both
Anthony Albanese addressed the nations have agreed to share technical expertise, expand trade
‘Australia-India CEO Forum’ and the and investment opportunities, and establish an incubator hub for
‘Economic Roadmap’ business event. skill development. Furthermore, they will set up a robust bilateral
This high-level meeting was attended mechanism to streamline this cooperation and ensure better
by over 200 top business leaders coordination on global platforms.
and CEOs from both countries. The Indian Diaspora: A Bridge Between
Speaking on the occasion, Prime
Minister Modi highlighted that India’s the Two Nations
robust economic growth, continuous
administrative reforms, digital Addressing the Indian community in Melbourne, Prime Minister
transformation, and innovation- Narendra Modi lauded the strengthening ties between the two
friendly environment are creating new countries. Highlighting India’s progress in the fields of education,
and limitless business opportunities the economy, and the digital revolution, he described the Indian
for Australian business partners. diaspora as a vibrant bridge connecting the two nations.

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