India-Australia Defence Ties at Their Strongest, Says Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles held an important meeting with India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Monday, reaffirming the deepening strategic partnership between the two countries.

During the discussions, Marles emphasized that India and Australia have never been strategically closer than they are today. He stated that defence ties between the two nations are currently at their strongest point, reflecting growing cooperation in regional security and shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral defence collaboration, enhancing military cooperation, and exploring new opportunities to boost strategic engagement. Both leaders discussed ways to deepen defence partnerships amid evolving geopolitical and security challenges.

Marles highlighted the importance of India-Australia relations, saying that the two democracies share common values and a mutual commitment to maintaining peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific.

The high-level meeting is seen as another significant step in strengthening defence and strategic ties between India and Australia, as both countries continue to expand cooperation in areas such as maritime security, joint military exercises, and defence technology.

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