Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Thousands of people gathered at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on Thursday evening, local time, to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chants of ‘Modi’, ‘Modi’ creating an electric atmosphere at the venue which has hosted many iconic events in the past. As PM Modi walked in with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, he was greeted with a huge roar showcasing the huge excitement amongst the crowd, majorly comprising members of the Indian diaspora.The enormous crow…
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Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) More than 30,000 people have gathered in Melbourne ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Indian community at Marvel Stadium, making it one of the largest gathering ever for any world leader in Australia.The massive turnout in the event titled “Melbourne Meets Modi” reflects the enthusiasm of Indian diaspora, with the venue echoing with chants of “Modi, Modi” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai.”Melbourne’s iconic Marvel Stadium is buzzing with electrifying atmospher…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australia’s Governor-General, Sam Mostyn in Melbourne on Thursday and discussed bilateral ties. During the meeting, PM Modi expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the third Australia-India Annual Summit held with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese.”PM Narendra Modi held a meeting with the Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. Sam Mostyn in Melbourne. The two leaders exchanged views on the enduring bonds between India and A…
Canberra, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with the Governor of Victoria, Margaret Gardner, in Melbourne, with discussions centred on deepening educational cooperation between India and Victoria through stronger academic collaborations, research partnerships and greater student mobility. Following the meeting, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and posted: “Governor of Victoria, Professor Margaret Gardner AC, welcomed PM Narendra Modi …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Describing India and Australia as “vibrant democracies and important ocean powers”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the Indo-Pacific is not just a meeting point of two oceans but showcases the shared aspirations of like-minded democracies like India and Australia. While addressing a joint press meet with his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, following the third Australia-India Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, PM Modi said that the new …
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, participated in the Australia-India Annual Leaders’ Summit in Melbourne on Thursday, during which they held delegation-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other officials were present during the meeting.Earlier in the day, PM Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Melbourne as he officially began his…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Melbourne and discussed the remarkable progress achieved under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while reflecting on the strengthening of bilateral ties during Morrison’s tenure in office. Sharing details of the meeting on X, PM Modi said, “Always good to catch up with Mr. Scott Morrison, former Prime Minister of Australia. We had a great conversation on the India-Austr…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday received a ceremonial welcome in Melbourne as he officially began his visit to Australia. He was also accorded a Guard of Honour. PM Modi was warmly welcomed by his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, as he arrived for the ceremonial event at the Government House Victoria.National Anthem of India resonated as Australian forces aligned to give a ceremonial welcome to PM Modi.Earlier in the day, PM Modi and his Australian coun…
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday welcomed AustralianSuper’s additional $500 million (Australian dollars) investment in India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), saying the move reflected global confidence in India’s growth story, as Australia’s largest pension fund took its total holdings in India across all asset classes to 3.3 billion Australian dollars.Taking to the social media platform X, PM Modi said the fresh investment reflected the glob…
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday participated in the India-Australia CEO Forum in Melbourne. Albanese welcomed PM Modi, and both leaders posed for a photograph. Both leaders also met the leading business leaders from India and Australia.The CEO Forum has been active since 2012 and was relaunched in 2023 by PM Modi and Albanese. The Forum is expected to enhance economic ties and support the implementation of Austra…