CANBERRA: Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, H.E. Marise Payne, and Minister for Defence, H.E. Peter Dutton call on Prime Minister

CANBERRA: The
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Women, H.E. Marise Payne, and
Minister for Defence, H.E. Peter Dutton, paid a courtesy-call on Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi today, soon after the conclusion of the first
Ministerial-level 2+2 Dialogue between India and Australia.

Prime Minister expressed his appreciation to the Australian dignitaries for the
productive discussions during the 2+2 Dialogue, pointing out that this was a
sign of growing strategic convergence between both countries.

A number of issues were discussed during the meeting, including possibilities
of further expanding bilateral strategic and economic cooperation, the common
approach of both countries towards the Indo-Pacific region, and the growing
importance of the Indian community in Australia as a human-bridge between both
sides.

Prime Minister conveyed his appreciation for the role that Prime Minister Scott
Morrison, has played, in rapidly advancing the Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership instituted between both countries last year. He renewed his
invitation to Prime Minister Morrison to visit India at his earliest
convenience.