Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met on the sidelines of the 6th Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington on Saturday. This marked their ninth in-person interaction since May 2022.
The two leaders discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including political and strategic affairs, defense and security, trade and investment, education and research, climate change and renewable energy, as well as people-to-people ties, an official release from the Ministry of External Affairs said.
They also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest, recognizing that the frequency of high-level contacts has created significant momentum in their bilateral relations.
Both Prime Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation within multilateral forums and expressed their dedication to elevating the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership to new heights, the release added.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese expressed his satisfaction with the discussions, saying, “Great to talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today at the Quad Leaders’ Summit about ways to strengthen our partnership,” he posted on X.