Melbourne: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation tour during which he will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and interact with the Indian diaspora.
“Landed in Melbourne, Australia. This visit will add vigour to the India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership,” Modi said in a post on X soon after his arrival.
The Prime Minister said he was looking forward to his talks with his Australian counterpart. “I will also have the opportunity to interact with the Indian diaspora, which is an important pillar of our partnership,” Modi added.
During his visit, PM Modi will co-chair the 3rd Annual Summit with PM Albanese and engage with various stakeholders to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership across all sectors of mutual interest, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.
Upon his arrival at the hotel in Melbourne, PM Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community members, with chants of “Modi-Modi” and “Vande Mataram”.
“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,” he said in another post on X.
