CANBERRA, Australia, July 4 (ANI) — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday expressed optimism ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming state visit, saying he looks forward to further strengthening the deep partnership between Australia and India.
According to a statement from the Australian Prime Minister’s Office, Modi will visit Australia from July 8 to 10 and will travel to Melbourne for the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit.
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Shri Narendra Modi, to Australia from 8 to 10 July 2026. The leaders will meet in Melbourne for the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit,” the statement said.
The Prime Minister’s Office described the Australia-India relationship as increasingly significant, noting that the two countries are bound by a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and strong economic and cultural ties.
“As the world’s fourth-largest and fastest-growing economy, India is a critical economic partner for Australia. Our relationship is underpinned by our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supported by deep economic and cultural connections,” the statement said.
“Our cooperation on trade, defense and security, and technology is delivering benefits for both countries. Prime Minister Albanese last met with Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025,” it added.
Welcoming the visit, Albanese said, “I am honored to welcome my friend Prime Minister Modi to Australia for our Annual Leaders’ Summit.”
He emphasized the growing importance of bilateral relations, adding, “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,” Albanese said.
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to embark on a three-nation tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand, aimed at further deepening India’s ties with the three partner countries. During the visits, he is expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and interact with members of the Indian diaspora.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that, at the invitation of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Modi will visit Indonesia from July 6 to 8.
He will then travel to Melbourne from July 8 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Albanese.
Following the Australia visit, Modi will travel to Auckland for a state visit to New Zealand from July 10 to 11 at the invitation of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (ANI)
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