PM Modi meets Governor-General of Australia Sam Mostyn

As a part of the Indian delegation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and other officials were present.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Australia have sealed a landmark agreement in the field of atomic cooperation, adding a strategic nuclear dimension to their rapidly accelerating partnership.

Delivering a joint press statement alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne, PM Modi detailed a sweeping vision for futuristic cooperation that spans clean energy security, high-tech military manufacturing, and critical supply chains.

The Prime Minister underscored the profound global responsibility shared by the two maritime democracies as they navigate shifting regional dynamics."I thank Prime Minister Albanese for the warm welcome extended to me and my delegation. India and Australia are two important Ocean Powers. Our cooperation has reached new heights following the third Annual Summit", PM Modi said.

Central to this bolstered architecture is a profound commitment to sustainable development and ecological transition, with both nations formally unlocking new avenues to meet their carbon-neutrality targets."We have signed an important agreement in the field of nuclear energy. It will give new momentum to our clean energy goals", the Prime Minister announced.

Beyond atomic energy, the bilateral talks yielded major breakthroughs in shielding critical resource networks and fostering joint technological research, paving the way for targeted commercial corridors designed to secure future technologies.

PM Modi added, "We will work on critical minerals corridor. India and Australia will have defence innovation corridor."

The joint declarations showcase New Delhi and Canberra's determination to transform historical diplomatic goodwill into tangible, high-security infrastructure, positioning the bilateral alliance as a primary pillar of stability, safe commerce, and sustainable growth across the global commons.

PM Modi had arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday for this crucial second leg of his three-nation visit, receiving a grand ceremonial reception at the airport after finishing a highly productive visit to Indonesia. (ANI)