Modi calls to congratulate Albanese, both agree to advance Australia-India partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election victory and reaffirmed a commitment to further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).

The two leaders held a telephone conversation earlier today, reflecting on the growing momentum in bilateral relations and shared regional goals.

Spoke with my friend @AlboMP to personally congratulate him on his party’s historic victory. We agreed to work together with renewed vigour to advance the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 6, 2025

Modi praised the Australian Labor Party’s resounding mandate, calling it a testament to the Australian people’s continued faith in Albanese’s leadership. Modi posted on X:

“We agreed to work together with renewed vigour to advance the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation.”

Congratulations @AlboMP on your resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia! This emphatic mandate indicates the enduring faith of the Australian people in your leadership. I look forward to working together to further deepen the India-Australia…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 3, 2025

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Under Albanese and Modi’s leadership bilateral cooperation has expanded across sectors such as trade, education, clean energy, defence, and critical minerals. They also acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Indian diaspora—one of Australia’s fastest-growing communities—in cementing people-to-people ties.

Great to talk with Prime Minister @narendramodi today at the Quad Leaders Summit about ways to strengthen our partnership. pic.twitter.com/ttdtSDliUf

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) September 22, 2024

Modi extended an invitation to Albanese to visit India for the Annual Leaders’ Summit and the QUAD Summit scheduled later this year. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global matters, reiterating their shared commitment to a free, open, rules-based, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Honoured to celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad, India. Holi’s message of renewal through the triumph of good over evil is an enduring reminder for all of us. pic.twitter.com/DSyxcY02bX

— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023

Since coming to power in 2022, Albanese has prioritised stronger ties with India. He visited India in March 2023, where he and Modi jointly launched several bilateral initiatives, including in the area of defence cooperation and education.

The two nations also signed a migration and mobility partnership agreement and are working toward a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement.

Australia and India’s partnership is closer and more important than ever.

Fantastic to host @narendramodi and @DrSJaishankar with @AlboMP this week.

An incredible turnout and show of support from the Australian Indian community – a representation of dosti – or friendship. pic.twitter.com/9XvoRqcfn3

— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) May 25, 2023

With Modi’s latest invitation and Albanese’s expected return visit, the trajectory of Australia-India relations is set to deepen further amid growing strategic convergence and economic collaboration.

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