Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hailed India as a key economic partner ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia from July 8 to 10. In a statement, the Australian Prime Minister’s Office said, as the world’s fourth-largest and fastest-growing economy, India is a critical economic partner for Australia.
Mr Albanese said our relationship is underpinned by our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supported by deep economic and cultural connections. Our cooperation on trade, defence, security and technology is delivering benefits for both countries. The Australian Prime Minister said, “The Australia-India relationship has never been more consequential, and our partnership fosters peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”
The statement said the two leaders will meet in Melbourne for the Australia-India Annual Leaders Summit as India and Australia seek to further strengthen bilateral ties. It said Prime Minister Albanese last met Prime Minister Modi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand beginning tomorrow.