Strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
PSC Notes
Growing Strategic Ties: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the steady progress in the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during the 15th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue in Canberra with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Expanding Cooperation: Key areas of enhanced collaboration include political ties, defense and security, trade, mobility, and educational exchanges, reflecting a robust partnership.
Regional and Global Discussions: The dialogue addressed shared neighborhood concerns, Indo-Pacific security, West Asia, the Ukraine crisis, and broader global strategic issues.
Indigenous Business Mission to India: Australia announced plans to send a First Nations Business Mission to India in 2025 to foster commercial partnerships and open new markets for Indigenous enterprises.
Collaborative Projects: Australia is funding six projects under the Australia-India Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership, aiming to strengthen cooperation in science, technology, clean energy, agriculture, and tourism.
Vision for Indo-Pacific Stability: Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Indo-Pacific, underscoring the strategic importance of their partnership in the region.
Raisina Down Under: The leaders will participate in the ‘Raisina Down Under’ conference, the Australian counterpart of India’s Raisina Dialogue, fostering discussions on pressing geopolitical and economic issues.