Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on July 4 said he is honoured to welcome Narendra Modi to Australia for the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit, scheduled to be held during the Indian Prime Minister’s visit from July 8 to July 10.
According to a statement issued by the Australian Prime Minister’s Office, Prime Minister Albanese will host Prime Minister Modi in Melbourne as part of the Annual Leaders’ Summit.
The visit is expected to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries and deepen cooperation across several key sectors.
The statement noted that India, now the world’s fourth-largest and one of the fastest-growing economies, is a vital economic partner for Australia. It added that the bilateral relationship is anchored in the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supported by strong economic, cultural connections.
It further stated that cooperation between the two countries in areas such as trade, defence, security and technology has continued to expand, delivering tangible benefits to both nations.
The statement also recalled that Prime Minister Albanese last met Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025.
Expressing his enthusiasm ahead of the visit, Prime Minister Albanese said, “I am honoured to welcome my friend Prime Minister Modi to Australia for our Annual Leaders’ Summit.”
“The Australia-India relationship has never been more consequential, and our partnership fosters peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. I look forward to strengthening Australia and India’s deep partnership,” the statement added.
