Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne (Source: Internet)Sydney (VNA) – Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne will visit India todeepen the relations between her country and the fastest growing economy in theworld.
Thisis the first visit of the Australian official to India as foreign minister.
During the visit, Payne will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi andsenior ministers of the host country at the annual Raisina Dialogue.
As scheduled, the Australian FM will point out how Australia and India can work together tobuild a prosperous Indo-Pacific region at the dialogue, and highlight the importanceof the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue between the US, Australia, India, andJapan, which has remained stagnant, for regional stability.
She will show support for the 21-member IndianOcean Rim Association (IORA), considering this a drivingforce for economic development in the region.
Previously in November last year, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in his firstvisit to Australia held talks with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison onbilateral issues.
The two sides signed many agreementsto enhance investment and boost cooperation in important fields such asagricultural research, education, and issues related to people withdisabilities. The Australian PM announced his country’s policy for the India EconomicStrategy, towards strengthening the relationship between the two countries. –VNA
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