India-Australia Strategic Partnership Growing Stronger: EAM Jaishankar
In a series of high-level discussions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the steady growth of the India-Australia strategic partnership, which continues to strengthen across multiple fronts. The talks with Australian leaders spanned key areas such as regional security, economic cooperation, and global strategic concerns. Both sides discussed developments in their respective neighborhoods, with a focus on the Indo-Pacific, an area of mutual strategic interest. They also addressed the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, exploring its broader impact on global stability, and exchanged perspectives on West Asia and emerging geopolitical challenges.
Jaishankar emphasized the shared commitment of India and Australia to enhancing cooperation, particularly in defense and security, trade, climate action, and critical technologies. He noted that the partnership is grounded in a shared vision of a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, highlighting the importance of collaborative efforts to ensure peace and prosperity in the region.
The talks reaffirmed the growing role of India and Australia as key players in shaping the regional and global order. Jaishankar remarked that the relationship between the two nations has reached a new level of trust and cooperation, with both countries poised to play an increasingly significant role in addressing global challenges. This strategic partnership is expected to further evolve, contributing to regional stability and global security in the years to come.