NEW DELHI, Mar 22 (NNN-PTI) – The second India-Australia virtual summit was held yesterday, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Scott Morrison reviewed the multi-faceted bilateral relationship and exchanged views on regional and global developments.
According to an official, both leaders expressed satisfaction on the progress made under the comprehensive strategic partnership, established during the first virtual summit in June, 2020.
Modi expressed his satisfaction at the enhanced scope of the relationship, which now covers diverse areas, such as, trade and investments, defence and security, education and innovation, science and technology, critical minerals, water management, new and renewable energy technology, COVID-19 related research, etc.
Modi thanked Morrison for the special gesture in returning 29 ancient artefacts to India. These artefacts comprise sculptures, paintings and photographs across centuries, some dating back to the 9th and 10th century, from different parts of India.
A joint statement was issued on the occasion, covering various aspects of the deepening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. Both sides also agreed to establish annual summits between the prime ministers, under the comprehensive strategic partnership, thus adding a special dimension to bilateral relationship.– NNN-PTI
