Leader of the Opposition, Angus Taylor has welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his landmark visit to Australia, describing him as “a true friend of our nation” and underscoring the growing strategic and people-to-people partnership between the two countries.
In exclusive comments to The Australia Today, Taylor said Modi’s visit comes at an important time for both democracies as they deepen cooperation across security, trade and regional stability.
“Prime Minister Modi’s visit is an important moment for Australia and India, two proud democracies bound by shared values, deep history and a strong belief in freedom.
“Australia’s Indian community has made an extraordinary contribution to our country, and this visit is a chance to celebrate that living bridge between our two nations.
“In a more dangerous world, Australia and India must keep working together to defend sovereignty, support stability in the Indo-Pacific and stand up for democratic values.
“This is a friendship built on trust, trade and people-to-people ties, and I welcome Prime Minister Modi to Australia as a true friend of our nation.”
Taylor’s remarks reflect the strong bipartisan consensus in Australia on the importance of the Australia-India relationship, which has expanded significantly in recent years across defence, critical minerals, education, technology and economic cooperation.
His comments also acknowledge the significant contribution of Australia’s Indian community, one of the country’s fastest-growing and most influential multicultural communities, which continues to strengthen the people-to-people ties underpinning the bilateral relationship.
This will be Modi’s third visit to Australia, making him the first Indian Prime Minister to visit three times. As Australia and India navigate an increasingly complex Indo-Pacific security environment, Taylor said the partnership remains anchored in shared democratic values, mutual trust, and a common commitment to regional peace and stability.
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