The appointment follows a year of heightened defence and diplomatic activity between the two countries, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s visit to India in March.

The funding will bolster disease surveillance, testing, and vital community-led prevention and treatment initiatives, marking a significant step in Australia’s ongoing support for Fiji’s health sector.

Clearly, the success of the Modi-Trump meeting points to India’s rising role in the Indo-Pacific!

To aid media organisations across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and South Asia in providing quality media services, the Government is launching the Indo-Pacific Media Fund.

"We will ensure Israel has what it needs to defend itself against these terrorists...

"This esteemed exercise provides rich opportunities for our people to work and train together, to be prepared as high-functioning teams ready to face the complex challenges of the maritime domain."

"It serves as a force multiplier, especially for the freedom of navigation and security of the Indo-Pacific region."

This challenge provides resources, including basic cybersecurity information and training for all users, from corporations to educational institutions, small businesses and individuals.

Calling the Indian Diaspora a 'human bridge' between the two countries, Mr Charlton, who is a Federal Member from Parramatta, mentioned that Parramatta was extremely lucky to have a large population of people of Indian heritage.

Since the end of the fifteenth century, the Indian Ocean has been key to global power.