Modi visits Australia for Annual Leaders’ Summit with Albanese to expand strategic cooperation

Cold Melbourne, Warm Welcome: PM Modi Thanks Indian community for Grand Reception In Melbourne

Melbourne, July 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a rousing welcome from the Indian community members in Melbourne as he began his Australia visit.PM Modi praises diaspora welcomePM Modi, who arrived from Indonesia, lauded the warmth of the welcome from the Indian community, terming it as "truly unforgettable".Braving cold weather, members of the Indian community had turned out in large numbers to welcome PM Modi at the hotel late Wednesday evening, local time.PM Modi met members of the Indian diaspora amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Modi, Modi'. Several cultural performances were also lined up by local artists to welcome PM Modi in Australia."The weather in Melbourne may be cold but the warmth of the welcome from the Indian community was truly unforgettable. Their affection and unwavering bond with India continue to be a source of immense joy and pride," PM Modi posted on X while thanking the Indian community for their warm gesture."The Australian-India Orchestra’s soulful presentation of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ was wonderful. It beautifully demonstrated how music strengthens the bonds between our people. My compliments to every member of the orchestra for this memorable performance. It also shows the global popularity of Vande Mataram, particularly at a time when we are marking its 150th anniversary," PM Modi highlighted in another post.The Australian-India Orchestra’s soulful presentation of ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ was wonderful. It beautifully demonstrated how music strengthens the bonds between our people. My compliments to every member of the orchestra for this memorable performance. It also shows the global… pic.twitter.com/YqQMZEJux3— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2026 Cultural performances highlight tiesPM Modi also witnessed a "truly exceptional" musical performance featuring Australia’s ancient Didgeridoo and India’s Tabla."The harmony between these two timeless instruments beautifully reflected the deep cultural connect between our two nations. Compliments to Mr Ron Murray and Dr Sam Evans for their dedication to preserving and celebrating musical traditions," he wrote on X.Prime Minister Modi said that he was delighted to witness an outstanding Kathak performance during the welcome by the Indian community in Melbourne."Glad to see Indian dances becoming popular across Australia," he added.PM Narendra Modi To Visit Australia For Annual Leaders' Summit With PM Anthony Albanese To Deepen Strategic, Economic & Defence CooperationIndia-Australia partnership talksEarlier, after arriving in the Australian city, PM Modi stated that he is looking forward to the talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday and his visit will add vigour to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership."Landed in Melbourne, Australia. This visit will add vigour to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. I look forward to the talks with Prime Minister Albanese. I will also have the opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora which is an important pillar of our partnership," PM Modi posted on X after landing in Melbourne.PM Modi will co-chair the 3rd Annual Summit with PM Anthony Albanese and also engage with various stakeholders to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across all sectors of mutual interest.Besides holding bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese, he will also call on Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn.During the visit, PM Modi will participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum and address leading business leaders from both countries. He is also scheduled to address a large gathering of the Indian diaspora in Melbourne.Also Watch:Albanese highlights bilateral tiesAhead of the visit, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described India as a key economic partner, underscoring the growing strategic significance of bilateral ties.In a statement issued earlier this week, the Australian Prime Minister's Office said that, as the world's fourth-largest and fastest-growing economy, India is a critical economic partner for Australia.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.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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PM Narendra Modi To Visit Australia For Annual Leaders' Summit With PM Anthony Albanese To Deepen Strategic, Economic & Defence Cooperation

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to begin his visit to Australia on Wednesday at the invitation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with the trip expected to provide fresh momentum to the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. #WATCH | Melbourne, Australia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Melbourne from 8-10 JulyIn Melbourne, Prime Minister will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese. He will also call on the Governor General of Australia, Sam Mostyn AC. During his visit, Prime… pic.twitter.com/hLn94iV0IM— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026 Prime Minister Modi will be in Melbourne from July 8 to 10, where he will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Albanese and call on Australia's Governor-General Sam Mostyn.During the visit, the Prime Minister will participate in the India-Australia CEOs Forum and address leading business leaders from both countries. He is also scheduled to address a large gathering of the Indian diaspora in Melbourne.Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi will travel to Australia from Wednesday, 8 July to Friday, 10 July 2026.This will be Prime Minister Modi’s third visit to Australia as Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/SMwBSpkm5A— Australian Government (@ausgov) July 6, 2026 Ahead of the visit, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described India as a key economic partner, underscoring the growing strategic significance of bilateral ties.In a statement issued earlier this week, the Australian Prime Minister's Office said that, as the world's fourth-largest and fastest-growing economy, India is a critical economic partner for Australia.ऑस्ट्रेलिया आपका स्वागत करने के लिए उत्साहित हैं, @narendramodi जी!Driven by our leaders' strong friendship, this visit underscores our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership & joint commitment to a stable, prosperous Indo-Pacific. Looking forward to a memorable visit. https://t.co/hci2IYK5yV— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) July 6, 2026 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.The friendship between Prime Ministers @AlboMP & @narendramodi continues to power the growing partnership. As #Melbourne prepares to welcome Modi ji, here's a memorable moment from his 2023 visit - one that captures the #dosti between our leaders. #ModiInAustralia pic.twitter.com/6xWQHBQCzX— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) July 7, 2026 Albanese said the relationship is underpinned by the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and strengthened 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.Meanwhile, members of the Indian community in Melbourne conducted a 'Vedic Havan' on Tuesday for Prime Minister Modi ahead of his arrival in Australia later in the day.#WATCH | Melbourne, Australia: On PM Modi's upcoming visit to Australia, Karan Gandhiok member of Australia India Society of Victoria, says, "It is a matter of great joy for us because the largest Indian diaspora is in Melbourne; the biggest Indian community is here. Given our… pic.twitter.com/UI44wiIQNg— ANI (@ANI) July 7, 2026 India's High Commissioner to Australia, Nagesh Singh, said Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Australia for the third time in 10 years is a significant reflection of the remarkable growth in bilateral ties over the past decade.In an interview with IANS, the envoy said the changing global landscape is bringing India and Australia closer together, with both countries sharing common strategic interests and a broad-based partnership.#WATCH | Delhi | On people-to-people ties, Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India, says, "... Multiculturalism is part of Australia’s DNA, and the Indian community makes an outsized impact and contribution to our society...From the perspective of people of Indian… pic.twitter.com/FxzruG7JPd— ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2026 On Prime Minister Modi's visit, Singh said: "This is a very important indicator. Prime Minister Modi coming to Australia for the third time in 10 years is a very important indicator of how the relationship between India and Australia has been growing very rapidly over the past decade.”“It is a very comprehensive relationship, which we have enhanced to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2020, and when we call it comprehensive, then literally, whether it is defence and security, trade and investment, or people-to-people connect, new and emerging technologies, clean energy, education and skilling, mobility, is what we talk about," he added.On defence cooperation between India and Australia, High Commissioner of India to Australia, Nagesh Singh @nageshsinghIFS says, "It's one of the most rapidly growing aspects of our bilateral relations... Our geopolitical interests converge; we want a free, open, inclusive,… pic.twitter.com/tMMKRTxMgw— India in Australia (@HCICanberra) July 7, 2026 The High Commissioner said the partnership has expanded across multiple sectors, including defence and security, trade and investment, clean energy, education and skills, emerging technologies, mobility, and strong people-to-people ties, reflecting the growing depth of engagement between the two countries.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

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