Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with HE Mr Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia on 24 May 2023 at Admiralty House in Sydney, Australia.
The Prime Minister received a ceremonial welcome and honor guard upon arrival at Admiralty House.
Both leaders recalled their productive first annual leaders’ summit held in March 2023 in New Delhi and reaffirmed their commitment to further broadening and deepening the multifaceted India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Discussions focused on cooperation on defense and security, trade and investment, new and renewable energy, green hydrogen, critical minerals, education, migration and mobility, and the bonds between people.
Both leaders welcomed the signing of the India-Australia Migration and Mobility Partnership Arrangement (MMPA), which will further facilitate the mobility of students, professionals, researchers, academics and others, including through a new qualifying pathway called MATES (Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early Professionals Scheme) specially created for India.
They also welcomed the definition of the terms of reference of the India-Australia Hydrogen Task Force, which will advise on opportunities to accelerate the production and deployment of clean hydrogen, focusing on hydrogen electrolysers, fuel cells and support, standards and regulations.
Prime Minister Modi thanked Australia for its support in setting up an Indian consulate general in Brisbane.
The two leaders reaffirmed their determination to ensure a peaceful, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region underpinned by a rules-based international order. They also discussed the reform of the United Nations Security Council.
The Prime Minister of Albania expressed Australia’s strong support for India’s G20 presidency and initiatives. The Prime Minister looks forward to welcoming the Prime Minister of Albania for the G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023.
