Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese held bilateral talks and discussed cooperation in the fields of defence, trade, renewable energy, migration etc.

Modi-Albanese bilateral: Both leaders discuss trade, migration and renewable energy

'I think we are in a very exciting phase in India-Australia relationship particularly with the free trade agreement that has opened up a whole new opportunities ranging from agriculture, education, health, critical minerals & defence,' says Torrens Univ Chancellor Jim Varghese.

'We are in very exciting phase of India-Australia relationship,' says Torrens Univ Chancellor Jim

Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Australian counterpart. Both sides built on the annual leaders’ summit held in New Delhi; and discussions at the G7 summit and quad leaders' meeting in Hiroshima. The leaders discussed trade and investment, people-to-people links, renewable energy; and defence and security cooperation. Both India and Australia are strong, vibrant, secular and multicultural democracies.

PM Modi in Australia: India-Australia closer friends than ever before

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese tomorrow. Both sides will build on the annual leader summit held in New Delhi and discussions at the G7 Summit and Quad leaders meeting in Hiroshima. The leaders will likely focus on their deliberations on trade and investments, people to people links, renewable energy defense and security cooperation.

PM Narendra Modi in Australia, to meet Indian diaspora in a mega event on Tuesday

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Sydney on Monday for the third-leg of his third and final three-nation tour and apart from being a member of the Quad grouping, India is also Australia's largest source of skilled migrants.

PM Modi meets Australian CEOs, to hold bilateral talks with PM Anthony Albanese on Wednesday

As India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese arrived at the Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney - the Indian diaspora sang the National Anthem of both the countries and PM Modi and PM Albanese sang along with them.

PM Modi in Australia: PM Modi, Australian PM Albanese sing national anthem with Indian diaspora

PM Modi in Sydney: Mega event attracts thousands of Modi supporters, PM Modi meets them

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Sydney, Australia on Monday after completing a historic visit in Papua New Guinea where he co-hosted the third FIPIC summit. Modi will hold talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese and attend a community event to celebrate the Indian diaspora in the country.

Indian PM Modi lands in Australia's Sydney for talks with Anthony Albanese

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<p>During the Quad meeting in Japan's Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20), United States President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how popular he is in their countries. Modi is scheduled to visit Australia and the US soon. Biden and Albanese told the Indian PM that they were facing multiple requests from prominent citizens to attend events where the Indian PM would be speaking.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During Saturday's meeting, Biden came up to Modi and told him he had been facing a challenge with a deluge of requests from prominent citizens to attend his (Modi's) programmes during his visit to Washington DC next month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“You are causing me a real problem. Next month we have a dinner for you in Washington. Everyone in the whole country wants to come. I have run out of tickets. You think I am kidding? Ask my team. I am getting phone calls from people I have never heard of before. Everyone from movie actors to relatives. You are too popular,” Biden told Modi.</p>

<p>"You are demonstrating that democracies matter," Biden added.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>I should take your autograph: Biden tells Modi</strong></h2>

<p>Echoing the US president's views, Australian Prime Minister Albanese said he too was finding it difficult to accommodate all the requests he had been getting for a community event in Sydney on Tuesday that Modi would be addressing. Albanese pointed out that the Sydney venue has a capacity of 20,000, and he was still unable to accommodate the requests he was getting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian prime minister also&nbsp;remembered how at the Narendra Modi stadium,&nbsp;more than 90,000 people welcomed him during the victory lap.&nbsp;To this, Biden told Modi in a lighter vein that he should take his autograph.<br />
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In March this year,&nbsp;Modi and Albanese were at the Narendra Modi stadium to watch an India-Australia test match.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, Modi will interact with Australian business leaders and Indian expats at the community event in Sydney. <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-president-biden-to-host-indias-pm-modi-on-june-22-white-house-591050">Later, on June 22, US President Biden would host</a></strong> the Indian prime minister when the latter will be on an official state visit to Washington.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together, " the White House said in a statement on May 10.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Quad leaders' veiled swipe at China</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Meanwhile, <strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/quad-meet-australia-us-india-and-japan-take-veiled-swipe-at-china-594624">on Saturday, the Quad leaders- Australia, India, Japan and the United States</a>,</strong> took a veiled swipe at China during their meeting in Hiroshima. According to a report by the news agency AFP,&nbsp;Biden did not mention China by name but the country was the target of language in a joint statement calling for “peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain”.</p>

<p>“We strongly oppose destabilizing or unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,” the statement said, using diplomatic language that appeared to refer to Beijing’s economic tactics to gain leverage over poorer countries and also its military expansion in the Pacific.</p>

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During the Quad meeting in Japan's Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20), United States President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how popular he is in their countries.

During the Quad meeting in Japan's Hiroshima on Saturday (May 20), United States President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi how popular he is in their countries. Modi is scheduled to visit Australia and the US soon. Biden and Albanese told the Indian PM that they were facing multiple requests from prominent citizens to attend events where the Indian PM would be speaking. During Saturday's meeting, Biden came up to Modi and told him he had been facing a challenge with a deluge of requests from prominent citizens to attend his (Modi's) programmes during his visit to Washington DC next month. “You are causing me a real problem. Next month we have a dinner for you in Washington. Everyone in the whole country wants to come. I have run out of tickets. You think I am kidding? Ask my team. I am getting phone calls from people I have never heard of before. Everyone from movie actors to relatives. You are too popular,” Biden told Modi. "You are demonstrating that democracies matter," Biden added. I should take your autograph: Biden tells Modi Echoing the US president's views, Australian Prime Minister Albanese said he too was finding it difficult to accommodate all the requests he had been getting for a community event in Sydney on Tuesday that Modi would be addressing. Albanese pointed out that the Sydney venue has a capacity of 20,000, and he was still unable to accommodate the requests he was getting. The Australian prime minister also remembered how at the Narendra Modi stadium, more than 90,000 people welcomed him during the victory lap. To this, Biden told Modi in a lighter vein that he should take his autograph. In March this year, Modi and Albanese were at the Narendra Modi stadium to watch an India-Australia test match. On Tuesday, Modi will interact with Australian business leaders and Indian expats at the community event in Sydney. Later, on June 22, US President Biden would host the Indian prime minister when the latter will be on an official state visit to Washington. "President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Republic of India for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner, on June 22, 2023. The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together, " the White House said in a statement on May 10. Quad leaders' veiled swipe at China Meanwhile, on Saturday, the Quad leaders- Australia, India, Japan and the United States, took a veiled swipe at China during their meeting in Hiroshima. According to a report by the news agency AFP, Biden did not mention China by name but the country was the target of language in a joint statement calling for “peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific maritime domain”. “We strongly oppose destabilizing or unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion,” the statement said, using diplomatic language that appeared to refer to Beijing’s economic tactics to gain leverage over poorer countries and also its military expansion in the Pacific. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>As the White House seeks to demonstrate that the Ukraine war&nbsp;has not diverted America's attention away from pressing Asian issues, it is now turning to "the Quad."</p>

<p>The informal alliance brings together the United States, Japan, India, and Australia in a coalition of democracies with common economic and security interests across the Pacific and Indian Oceans.</p>

<p>Officially, the goal is to preserve a "free and open Indo-Pacific," but the unspoken goal is to oppose China's expanding influence, which irritates Beijing's leadership.</p>

<p>Critics slam&nbsp;the Quad's sometimes murky goals and question how successful it can be given that certain members are fearful about offending China. Nonetheless, it is positioned to grow increasingly crucial as US-China tensions prevail&nbsp;and Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, reported The Washington Post.</p>

<h2><strong>Quad meeting in focus</strong></h2>

<p>The group has gained traction under the administration of US President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit Japan on May 17. He <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-biden-no-quad-australian-pm-cancels-meeting-in-sydney-after-us-president-postpones-trip-593125">cancelled his trip to Australia</a>, where Quad leaders were scheduled to meet on May 24. When the leaders met in Tokyo last year, they agreed on an initiative to combat illegal fishing throughout the Indo-Pacific, amid rising alarm over the operations of Chinese vessels.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;Quad summit in Australia postponed after US President Joe Biden cancels trip</strong></p>

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<p>That was followed by a virtual meeting in 2021, the first-ever gathering of the Quad leaders, which resulted in an agreement to support India in order to speed the development of Covid-19 vaccines and disseminate them throughout Asia. This was not always the case with the group. It sat dormant for years before it was revived in 2017 by the United States under then-President Donald Trump, whose administration was determined to fight China, reported The Washington Post.</p>

<h2><strong>China on Quad</strong></h2>

<p>China has slammed the Quad as a vehicle for restraining its worldwide growth. &nbsp;China's Foreign Ministry has accused the organisation of working to undermine China's interests. Wang Wenbin, a ministry spokesperson, stated in April that the organisation "is steeped in the obsolete Cold War and zero sum mentality and reeks of military confrontation," adding that it "runs counter to the trend of the times and is doomed to be rejected."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO WATCH |&nbsp;EU sanctions on China: Germany warns against EU hitting China with sanctions</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>What do the critics say about Quad?</strong></h2>

<p>As per a Congressional Research Service report, some have criticised the Quad of being a talking shop that cannot speak with a unified voice and has any genuine institutional structure. Others are concerned that it would eventually develop into an Asian NATO, prompting a Chinese response. According to Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Indian authorities have been leery of prodding China while also sceptical of Australia's previously tight connections with Beijing. However, in 2020, India appeared to overcome its reluctance and requested Australia to rejoin the Malabar drills.&nbsp;</p>

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As the White House seeks to demonstrate that the Ukraine war has not diverted America's attention away from pressing Asian issues, it is now turning to "the Quad.

As the White House seeks to demonstrate that the Ukraine war has not diverted America's attention away from pressing Asian issues, it is now turning to "the Quad." The informal alliance brings together the United States, Japan, India, and Australia in a coalition of democracies with common economic and security interests across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Officially, the goal is to preserve a "free and open Indo-Pacific," but the unspoken goal is to oppose China's expanding influence, which irritates Beijing's leadership. Critics slam the Quad's sometimes murky goals and question how successful it can be given that certain members are fearful about offending China. Nonetheless, it is positioned to grow increasingly crucial as US-China tensions prevail and Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, reported The Washington Post. Quad meeting in focus The group has gained traction under the administration of US President Joe Biden, who is scheduled to visit Japan on May 17. He cancelled his trip to Australia, where Quad leaders were scheduled to meet on May 24. When the leaders met in Tokyo last year, they agreed on an initiative to combat illegal fishing throughout the Indo-Pacific, amid rising alarm over the operations of Chinese vessels. ALSO WATCH | Quad summit in Australia postponed after US President Joe Biden cancels trip That was followed by a virtual meeting in 2021, the first-ever gathering of the Quad leaders, which resulted in an agreement to support India in order to speed the development of Covid-19 vaccines and disseminate them throughout Asia. This was not always the case with the group. It sat dormant for years before it was revived in 2017 by the United States under then-President Donald Trump, whose administration was determined to fight China, reported The Washington Post. China on Quad China has slammed the Quad as a vehicle for restraining its worldwide growth. China's Foreign Ministry has accused the organisation of working to undermine China's interests. Wang Wenbin, a ministry spokesperson, stated in April that the organisation "is steeped in the obsolete Cold War and zero sum mentality and reeks of military confrontation," adding that it "runs counter to the trend of the times and is doomed to be rejected." ALSO WATCH | EU sanctions on China: Germany warns against EU hitting China with sanctions What do the critics say about Quad? As per a Congressional Research Service report, some have criticised the Quad of being a talking shop that cannot speak with a unified voice and has any genuine institutional structure. Others are concerned that it would eventually develop into an Asian NATO, prompting a Chinese response. According to Tanvi Madan, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, Indian authorities have been leery of prodding China while also sceptical of Australia's previously tight connections with Beijing. However, in 2020, India appeared to overcome its reluctance and requested Australia to rejoin the Malabar drills. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

What's the four-nation Quad alliance and why does China oppose it?

Quad summit in Australia has been cancelled after US President Joe Biden cut short his overseas visit due to the ongoing deadlock over US debt ceiling in the United States of America. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the Quad meeting would not go ahead in Sydney next week.

BREAKING | Quad summit in Australia postponed after US President Joe Biden cancels trip

<p>Anthony Albanese has stated that the Sydney Quad summit will not take place after US President Joe Biden cancelled his trip to Australia to deal with domestic&nbsp;issues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese was hoping that the meeting with the leaders of India and Japan may go forward with a senior US delegate early Wednesday morning, but the summit has now been&nbsp;cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese stated that the presidents of Australia, the United States, India, and Japan will instead meet this weekend at the G7 in Japan, as reported by the Guardian.</p>

<p>“The Quad is an important body and we want to make sure that it occurs at leadership level and we’ll be having that discussion over the weekend,” he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While no meeting date has been set for the Japan gathering, Albanese stated that it was "appropriate that we talk."</p>

<p>The Quad is an informal grouping that advocates for an open Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an attempt to counteract its rising regional influence.</p>

<h2><strong>India and Quad</strong></h2>

<p>Since its first senior official-level meeting in 2007, Japan, the United States, India, and Australia have used the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) as a meeting format for senior officials to discuss regional security issues as well as the basis for a single naval exercise and a single tabletop exercise, as per the Centre for Strategic and International studies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per&nbsp;Asia Society Policy Institute senior scholar Richard Maude, who spoke to Reuters,&nbsp;the postponement of Biden's travel to Papua New Guinea, which would have been the first visit by an American president to an independent Pacific island nation, might jeopardise Washington's quest for regional dominance with Beijing.</p>

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<p>“The mantra in the region is all about turning up. Turning up is half the battle. China turns up all the time, and so the optics aren’t great,” Maude, a former Australian intelligence chief, told a panel discussion on the Quad on Wednesday.</p>

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<h2 class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><strong>What is the role of G7?</strong></h2>

<p>India and Australia are not members of the G7 group of seven wealthy nations - the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States - but have been invited to the summit in Japan.</p>

<p>The G7 was created in 1973 (albeit as a group of four) in response to the 1970s exchange rate collapse, the oil crisis, and the subsequent recession. The Group of Seven meets at least once a year to debate and exchange solutions to global issues such as economy, trade, security, and climate change. The G7's successes in its nearly 50-year existence include the establishment of financial programmes to aid severely indebted nations, contributing in the battle against HIV/AIDS, and facilitating the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, according to World Population Review.</p>

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Anthony Albanese has stated that the Sydney Quad summit will not take place after US President Joe Biden cancelled his trip to Australia to deal with domestic issues.

Anthony Albanese has stated that the Sydney Quad summit will not take place after US President Joe Biden cancelled his trip to Australia to deal with domestic issues. Albanese was hoping that the meeting with the leaders of India and Japan may go forward with a senior US delegate early Wednesday morning, but the summit has now been cancelled. Albanese stated that the presidents of Australia, the United States, India, and Japan will instead meet this weekend at the G7 in Japan, as reported by the Guardian. “The Quad is an important body and we want to make sure that it occurs at leadership level and we’ll be having that discussion over the weekend,” he said. While no meeting date has been set for the Japan gathering, Albanese stated that it was "appropriate that we talk." The Quad is an informal grouping that advocates for an open Indo-Pacific. Beijing sees it as an attempt to counteract its rising regional influence. India and Quad Since its first senior official-level meeting in 2007, Japan, the United States, India, and Australia have used the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (the Quad) as a meeting format for senior officials to discuss regional security issues as well as the basis for a single naval exercise and a single tabletop exercise, as per the Centre for Strategic and International studies. As per Asia Society Policy Institute senior scholar Richard Maude, who spoke to Reuters, the postponement of Biden's travel to Papua New Guinea, which would have been the first visit by an American president to an independent Pacific island nation, might jeopardise Washington's quest for regional dominance with Beijing. ALSO READ | US debt crisis forces Joe Biden to shorten upcoming Asia tour “The mantra in the region is all about turning up. Turning up is half the battle. China turns up all the time, and so the optics aren’t great,” Maude, a former Australian intelligence chief, told a panel discussion on the Quad on Wednesday. What is the role of G7? India and Australia are not members of the G7 group of seven wealthy nations - the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United States - but have been invited to the summit in Japan. The G7 was created in 1973 (albeit as a group of four) in response to the 1970s exchange rate collapse, the oil crisis, and the subsequent recession. The Group of Seven meets at least once a year to debate and exchange solutions to global issues such as economy, trade, security, and climate change. The G7's successes in its nearly 50-year existence include the establishment of financial programmes to aid severely indebted nations, contributing in the battle against HIV/AIDS, and facilitating the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, according to World Population Review. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Quad meeting called off after Biden cancels Australia trip to focus on debt ceiling talks

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<p>The Australian government on Thursday took a historical step with the referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognition in the constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An emotional Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation and urged the people to back the referendum, what he described as a long overdue vote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While standing alongside several Indigenous leaders, Albanese spoke televised press conference. He said, "For many ... this moment has been a very long time in the making."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The prime minister choked up during the address and said, "Yet they have shown such patience and optimism through this process, and that spirit of cooperation and thoughtful, respectful dialogue has been so important at arriving at this point in such a united fashion."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australians are to vote, "yes" or "no" in the referendum question, which will be: "A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?". &nbsp;</p>

<p>Aboriginal people make up about 3.2 per cent of Australia's nearly 26 million population. They were marginalised by British colonial rulers and are not mentioned in the 122-year-old constitution.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They were not granted voting rights until the 1960s and have consistently lagged behind national averages in most socioeconomic measures.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But it gets amended, the Constitution will have a new chapter titled "Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese told reporters: "We urgently need better outcomes because it’s not good enough where we’re at in 2023." &nbsp;</p>

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The Australian government on Thursday took a historical step with the referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognition in the constitution. An emotional Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation and urged the people to back the referendum, what he described as a long overdue vote. While standing alongside several Indigenous leaders, Albanese spoke televised press conference. He said, "For many ... this moment has been a very long time in the making." The prime minister choked up during the address and said, "Yet they have shown such patience and optimism through this process, and that spirit of cooperation and thoughtful, respectful dialogue has been so important at arriving at this point in such a united fashion." Australians are to vote, "yes" or "no" in the referendum question, which will be: "A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?". Aboriginal people make up about 3.2 per cent of Australia's nearly 26 million population. They were marginalised by British colonial rulers and are not mentioned in the 122-year-old constitution. They were not granted voting rights until the 1960s and have consistently lagged behind national averages in most socioeconomic measures. But it gets amended, the Constitution will have a new chapter titled "Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples." Albanese told reporters: "We urgently need better outcomes because it’s not good enough where we’re at in 2023." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Leaders of the U.S, UK and Australia will shortly be meeting in California. The hawk has Summit is expected to decide on the next steps for delivering nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. The deal is hailed as a landmark step in military cooperation aimed at countering China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-pacific region.

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<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I gave him (PM Modi) the assurance that Australia is a country that respects people's faith. That we don't tolerate the sort of extreme actions and attacks that we've seen on religious buildings, be they Hindu temples, mosques, synagogues, or churches," Albanese was quoted as saying by PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian PM on Friday, had raised the matter during a joint press conference, breaking away from the bonhomie of the entire tour to express his concern. Modi described the attacks on Hindu temples as a 'matter of regret'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The Indian community is making a significant contribution to the society and economy of Australia. It is a matter of regret that reports have come regularly from Australia in the last few weeks about attacks on temples," said PM Modi.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"It is natural that such news worries the people in India, and disturbs our minds. I have shared these feelings and concerns of ours with Prime Minister Albanese. And he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is a special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular touch on this topic, and will cooperate as much as possible," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian PM was on a four-day India visit and held several key bilateral talks with the Indian side. In his closing remarks, Albanese said the two countries were working towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement.&nbsp;Albanese added that he was hopeful that the agreement will be finalised by the end of this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The highlight of the trip, however, was the visit by the two leaders to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat ahead of the start of the fourth Border Gavaskar Test match between India and Australia.&nbsp;</p>

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said his country will not tolerate attacks on Hindu temples and religious places after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of vandalism of Hindu temples in the Down Under country. "I gave him (PM Modi) the assurance that Australia is a country that respects people's faith. That we don't tolerate the sort of extreme actions and attacks that we've seen on religious buildings, be they Hindu temples, mosques, synagogues, or churches," Albanese was quoted as saying by PTI. The Indian PM on Friday, had raised the matter during a joint press conference, breaking away from the bonhomie of the entire tour to express his concern. Modi described the attacks on Hindu temples as a 'matter of regret'. "The Indian community is making a significant contribution to the society and economy of Australia. It is a matter of regret that reports have come regularly from Australia in the last few weeks about attacks on temples," said PM Modi. WATCH | Indian PM Modi raises temple vandalism in Australia with PM Albanese during bilateral talks × "It is natural that such news worries the people in India, and disturbs our minds. I have shared these feelings and concerns of ours with Prime Minister Albanese. And he has assured me that the safety of the Indian community is a special priority for him. Our teams will be in regular touch on this topic, and will cooperate as much as possible," he added. The Australian PM was on a four-day India visit and held several key bilateral talks with the Indian side. In his closing remarks, Albanese said the two countries were working towards a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement. Albanese added that he was hopeful that the agreement will be finalised by the end of this year. The highlight of the trip, however, was the visit by the two leaders to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat ahead of the start of the fourth Border Gavaskar Test match between India and Australia. WATCH: PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese meet Ind-Aus players before 4th Test (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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Indian PM Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese held bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House in Delhi. PM Modi raised the issue of attacks on temples in Australia with PM Albanese.

Indian PM Modi raises temple vandalism in Australia with PM Albanese during bilateral talks

<p>Mohammed Shami removed Marnus Labuschagne's stumps with a brilliant delivery in the morning session of the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. After Steve Smith-led Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, they were off to a good start courtesy of Travis Head-Usman Khawaja's 61-run opening stand before R Ashwin removed the former and Shami struck very soon to get rid of Labuschagne.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the delivery that removed Labuschagne, the ball nipped in from a back of a length and kept low. The Aussie star batter punched the ball through off-side but got a thick edge and the ball ricocheted to strike the stumps. <strong>Here's the video of Labuschagne's dismissal:</strong></p>

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<p>In the first session -- which was also attended by Prime&nbsp;Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese -- India achieved two breakthroughs only. Australia started off on a confident note before Ashwin induced a poor stroke from Head's willow and Shami removed Labuschagne. At the lunch break, Australia was 75 for 2 and will aim to dominate proceedings in the second and third session in a bid to post a big total.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma-led India have to win the fourth and final Test, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to not only clinch the four-match series -- which they lead 2-1 currently -- but to also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already made it to the finale after their Indore Test victory.</p>


Mohammed Shami removed Marnus Labuschagne's stumps with a brilliant delivery in the morning session of the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad.

Mohammed Shami removed Marnus Labuschagne's stumps with a brilliant delivery in the morning session of the opening day of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad. After Steve Smith-led Australia won the toss and opted to bat first, they were off to a good start courtesy of Travis Head-Usman Khawaja's 61-run opening stand before R Ashwin removed the former and Shami struck very soon to get rid of Labuschagne. Talking about the delivery that removed Labuschagne, the ball nipped in from a back of a length and kept low. The Aussie star batter punched the ball through off-side but got a thick edge and the ball ricocheted to strike the stumps. Here's the video of Labuschagne's dismissal: Also read: WATCH: PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese meet Ind-Aus players before 4th Test 𝐓.𝐈.𝐌.𝐁.𝐄.𝐑 🔥@MdShami11 sends back Labuschagne to scalp the second wicket for #TeamIndia 👌 Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/8DPghkx0DE#INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/LT3ao2kFBk — BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023 × In the first session -- which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese -- India achieved two breakthroughs only. Australia started off on a confident note before Ashwin induced a poor stroke from Head's willow and Shami removed Labuschagne. At the lunch break, Australia was 75 for 2 and will aim to dominate proceedings in the second and third session in a bid to post a big total. Rohit Sharma-led India have to win the fourth and final Test, at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, to not only clinch the four-match series -- which they lead 2-1 currently -- but to also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already made it to the finale after their Indore Test victory.

CLEANED UP! Md Shami rattles Marnus Labuschagne's stumps on Day 1 of Ahmedabad Test - Watch

<p>Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09). Before the start of the series decider, both PM Modi and Albanese met the Indian and Australian players, respectively, amid a huge roar from the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video of PM Modi-Anthony Albanese's interaction with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith, respectively. Here's the video of the two dignitaries meeting players from both camps, shared by BCCI's official Twitter handle. The caption read, "A special welcome &amp; special handshakes!</p>

<p>The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese meet #TeamIndia &amp; Australia respectively."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and The Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese have arrived at the stadium! <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/AlboMP?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AlboMP</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvAUS</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/mastercardindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mastercardindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/5bijT2ENJ5">pic.twitter.com/5bijT2ENJ5</a></p>
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<p>At the coin toss, Smith-led Australia opted to bat first. The stand-in skipper said, "We are going to have a bat, playing with the same team. Looks like a nice surface, does look like a good wicket. The guys performed well last week. We'll wait and see (whether he will lead Australia in India again)."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rohit told the broadcasters, "We would have batted first. We know what needs to be done. Siraj is rested and Shami is back. It's always nice to have some time off. We need to regroup as a team, you can reflect on so many things. Not the surface what we saw in the first three Tests, looks a good pitch, I hope it stays the same for all five days."</p>

<p><strong>Playing XIs</strong></p>

<p><strong>India: </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav</p>

<p><strong>Australia: </strong>Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon</p>

<p>India lead the series 2-1 but need to win the final Test to not only clinch the series but also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already qualified following their Indore Test victory.</p>


Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09).

Day 1 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia kicked off in the presence of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 09). Before the start of the series decider, both PM Modi and Albanese met the Indian and Australian players, respectively, amid a huge roar from the crowd. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) shared the video of PM Modi-Anthony Albanese's interaction with Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith, respectively. Here's the video of the two dignitaries meeting players from both camps, shared by BCCI's official Twitter handle. The caption read, "A special welcome & special handshakes! The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and the Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese meet #TeamIndia & Australia respectively." The Honourable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modiji and The Honourable Prime Minister of Australia, Mr Anthony Albanese have arrived at the stadium! @narendramodi | @PMOIndia | @AlboMP | #TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/5bijT2ENJ5 — BCCI (@BCCI) March 9, 2023 × Also read: UNMISSABLE! Rohit Sharma leads the charge as Team India celebrate Holi in Ahmedabad - Watch At the coin toss, Smith-led Australia opted to bat first. The stand-in skipper said, "We are going to have a bat, playing with the same team. Looks like a nice surface, does look like a good wicket. The guys performed well last week. We'll wait and see (whether he will lead Australia in India again)." Meanwhile, Rohit told the broadcasters, "We would have batted first. We know what needs to be done. Siraj is rested and Shami is back. It's always nice to have some time off. We need to regroup as a team, you can reflect on so many things. Not the surface what we saw in the first three Tests, looks a good pitch, I hope it stays the same for all five days." Playing XIs India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav Australia: Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith(c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Lyon India lead the series 2-1 but need to win the final Test to not only clinch the series but also qualify for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final. Australia have already qualified following their Indore Test victory.

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<p>Australia's&nbsp;Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in India on Wednesday on his first visit since assuming office in&nbsp;May last year.&nbsp;Albanese arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening and headed straight to the Sabarmati Ashram in the city to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.</p>

<p>Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "A true privilege to pay homage to Gandhi's legacy at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad."</p>

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<p>The prime minister was given a warm welcome upon his arrival. "An incredible welcome to Ahmedabad, India. The beginning of an important trip for Australia-India relations," he wrote in a separate tweet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At a later programme in Gujarat, he announced that Australia's Deakin University would be setting up its branch at GIFT City in Gandhinagar. He said India and Australia have finalised Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism.</p>

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<p>Earlier, as the prime minister embarked on his visit to India, he lauded the Indian diaspora in Australia saying that Australia is a better place because of "our large, diverse Indian-Australian community."</p>

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<p>He arrived in India on Wednesday along with a delegation of ministers and business leaders.&nbsp;Albanese met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat&nbsp;and also actively participated in the Holi celebrations.</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Modi will arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad to watch the first-day play of the fourth Test between Australia and India. Later in the day, Albanese will leave for Mumbai. On Friday, he will be in New Delhi to take part in the Ceremonial Reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan which will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat, the news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Australian PM will then meet India's Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also be meeting Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi and President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.</p>

<p>The first in-person India-Australia Annual Summit will take place during Albanese's four-day visit to India. At the annual summit, the leaders will take stock of progress made on various initiatives under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ANI reported.</p>

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<p>The summit will also pave&nbsp;the way for new initiatives and enhanced cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between the two countries.&nbsp;<br />
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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in India on Wednesday on his first visit since assuming office in May last year. Albanese arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening and headed straight to the Sabarmati Ashram in the city to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese arrived in India on Wednesday on his first visit since assuming office in May last year. Albanese arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening and headed straight to the Sabarmati Ashram in the city to pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "A true privilege to pay homage to Gandhi's legacy at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad." A true privilege to pay homage to Gandhi's legacy at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/1yglPVq6LA — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023 × The prime minister was given a warm welcome upon his arrival. "An incredible welcome to Ahmedabad, India. The beginning of an important trip for Australia-India relations," he wrote in a separate tweet. At a later programme in Gujarat, he announced that Australia's Deakin University would be setting up its branch at GIFT City in Gandhinagar. He said India and Australia have finalised Australia-India Education Qualification Recognition Mechanism. @Deakin University will also become the first foreign university approved to open a campus in India - with more Australian universities hoping to join them. This is an exciting beginning for stronger educational, commercial and cultural relationships. pic.twitter.com/pO4DMcHILK — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023 × Earlier, as the prime minister embarked on his visit to India, he lauded the Indian diaspora in Australia saying that Australia is a better place because of "our large, diverse Indian-Australian community." Also Read | In a first since taking charge, Australia PM Albanese arrives in India He arrived in India on Wednesday along with a delegation of ministers and business leaders. Albanese met Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Governor Acharya Devvrat and also actively participated in the Holi celebrations. 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 × Australia PM Albanese in Ahmedabad, India on Holi pic.twitter.com/d0xbjJYM5g — Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) March 8, 2023 × On Thursday, Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Modi will arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad to watch the first-day play of the fourth Test between Australia and India. Later in the day, Albanese will leave for Mumbai. On Friday, he will be in New Delhi to take part in the Ceremonial Reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan which will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at Rajghat, the news agency ANI reported. Also Read | Australians ditch low-fat milk for full-cream as misconceptions clear The Australian PM will then meet India's Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also be meeting Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi and President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. The first in-person India-Australia Annual Summit will take place during Albanese's four-day visit to India. At the annual summit, the leaders will take stock of progress made on various initiatives under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ANI reported. Watch | UN Chief warns gender equality will take 300 years to achieve The summit will also pave the way for new initiatives and enhanced cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between the two countries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The Australian pm is on a 4-day India visit. The focus is on shared concerns about china, and deepening trade ties. Today, Albanese will watch a cricket match with Indian pm Narendra Modi. Albanese, in his maiden visit as prime minister to India & the first by an Australian premier in six years, will visit Indian naval ship Vikrant later today. The Australian prime minister is expected to discuss efforts towards a free-trade deal, following a recent interim agreement. India is Australia's sixth-largest trading partner, fourth-largest export market & second-largest export market for education. India and Australia , with japan and the united states, make up the quad. The grouping is seen as a bulwark against Chinese assertiveness in the Asia-pacific region. India & china have been locked in a border stand-off. Chinese jets have been intercepting the surveillance planes of Australia & other countries in the Indo-pacific.

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<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emplaned for India on Wednesday (March 8) for a four-day visit (March 8-11) at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Taking to Twitter, Albanese said, "Today I’m bringing a delegation of ministers and business leaders to India." Albanese said that Australia has a historic opportunity to strengthen its relationship with India, at a time of extraordinary growth and dynamism in the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian Prime Minister highlighted that his country is a better place because of the large and diverse Indian-Australian community.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"This trip demonstrates our commitment to deepening our links with India, and to being a force for stability and growth in our region," Albanese also said.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>The Australian PM's schedule</strong></h2>

<p>Albanese leads a business delegation to India as his government wants to diversify trade and foreign investment partners. This will be his first visit to India in his current role and his fourth meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Albanese will arrive in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening and head straight towards the Sabarmati Ashram in the city to pay his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. As per the official schedule, Albanese will attend a cultural event at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar organised by the Gujarat government on the occasion of Holi. The Australian Prime Minister will be joined by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat and other dignitaries.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Thursday, Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Modi will arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad to watch the first-day play of the fourth Test between Australia and India. Later in the day, Albanese will leave for Mumbai. On Friday, he will be in New Delhi to take part in the Ceremonial Reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan which will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rajghat, the news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Australian PM will then meet India's Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also be meeting Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi and President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan.</p>

<h2><strong>First in-person India-Australia Annual Summit to take place</strong></h2>

<p>The first person India-Australia Annual Summit will take place during Albanese's four-day visit to India<strong>.&nbsp;</strong>At the annual summit, leaders will take stock of progress made on various initiatives under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ANI reported. The summit also lays the way forward on new initiatives and enhanced cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emplaned for India on Wednesday (March 8) for a four-day visit (March 8-11) at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emplaned for India on Wednesday (March 8) for a four-day visit (March 8-11) at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi. Taking to Twitter, Albanese said, "Today I’m bringing a delegation of ministers and business leaders to India." Albanese said that Australia has a historic opportunity to strengthen its relationship with India, at a time of extraordinary growth and dynamism in the region. The Australian Prime Minister highlighted that his country is a better place because of the large and diverse Indian-Australian community. ALSO READ | Indian diplomacy praised by Australian high commissioner for effective collaboration with diverse groups "This trip demonstrates our commitment to deepening our links with India, and to being a force for stability and growth in our region," Albanese also said. The Australian PM's schedule Albanese leads a business delegation to India as his government wants to diversify trade and foreign investment partners. This will be his first visit to India in his current role and his fourth meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Albanese will arrive in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening and head straight towards the Sabarmati Ashram in the city to pay his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. As per the official schedule, Albanese will attend a cultural event at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar organised by the Gujarat government on the occasion of Holi. The Australian Prime Minister will be joined by Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Governor Acharya Devvrat and other dignitaries. We have an historic opportunity to strengthen our relationship with India, at a time of extraordinary growth and dynamism in our region. Australia is a better place because of our large, diverse Indian-Australian community. — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) March 8, 2023 × On Thursday, Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Modi will arrive at the Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad to watch the first-day play of the fourth Test between Australia and India. Later in the day, Albanese will leave for Mumbai. On Friday, he will be in New Delhi to take part in the Ceremonial Reception at the Rashtrapati Bhawan which will be followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rajghat, the news agency ANI reported. The Australian PM will then meet India's Foreign Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He will also be meeting Prime Minister Modi at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi and President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. First in-person India-Australia Annual Summit to take place The first person India-Australia Annual Summit will take place during Albanese's four-day visit to India. At the annual summit, leaders will take stock of progress made on various initiatives under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, ANI reported. The summit also lays the way forward on new initiatives and enhanced cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between the two countries. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese's four-day visit to India begins today. Here are the details

Australian Prime minister Anthony Albanese will be on a four-day visit to India from the 8th of march. The visit will focus on boosting overall bilateral engagement in a range of areas, including trade, investment and critical minerals. It will be his first visit to India after becoming the prime minister in may last year. The government of Australia is looking to diversify trade and foreign investment partners. Business leaders across transport, resources, finance, higher education, architecture and energy will accompany Albanese to India. Remember, India is Australia's sixth-largest trading partner. Australia is the largest supplier of iron ore to china - but is seeking to diversify its customers for critical minerals. Last month, the country blocked a Chinese investment in a rare earths miner on national interest grounds. Albanese will watch the fourth test match of the border-Gavaskar trophy with Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi in the city of Ahmedabad.

Indian & Australian Prime Ministers to watch test match in Ahmedabad | 'Fierce sporting rivalry'

<p>India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in attendance for the Day 1 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which kick starts Thursday (March 9). The contest is to be played at the stadium named after the Indian PM, Narendra Modi, where India will have a task in their hand as they try to seal the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot.</p>

<p>It is reported that PM Modi will attend the contest on Day 1 of the fourth Test match which will start on Thursday. Australian PM Anthony Albanese will also be in attendance as he is on India’s tour and will join hands with PM Modi. The Aussie PM is on an official visit to India from March 8 to 11 while there are also reports that he will be in the commentary box for the contest.</p>

<h3><strong>India try to seal WTC final place</strong></h3>

<p>While both the PMs will grace the game, India will have a do-or-die contest in hand as they try to seal a place in the final of the WTC. Having retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India will need a clear win to keep their fate in their own hands. The hosts won the opening two contests of the series in Nagpur and Delhi respectively, while they were beaten convincingly in Indore. The win in Indore for the Aussies saw them clinch one place in the WTC final while leaving India, South Africa and Sri Lanka fighting for the other.</p>

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<h3><strong>Changes in both camps?</strong></h3>

<p>Ace Indian seamer Mohammed Shami is all set to return to the playing XI for the final Test against Australia in Ahmedabad as India eye a slot in the finals of the WTC. Shami was rested for the third Test in Indore as part of the workload management drill by the BCCI and team management for the key players who are in the scheme of things for the 50-over World Cup.</p>

<p>As India currently lead the four-match series 2-1, having lost the previous match at the Holkar Stadium by nine wickets on a wicket that ICC rated ‘poor’, they will aim to win the final Test and qualify directly for the finals of WTC for the second time. As of now, only Australia has qualified for the WTC final, which is scheduled to take place at the Oval in London on June 7th.</p>


India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in attendance for the Day 1 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which kick starts Thursday (March 9).

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in attendance for the Day 1 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match along with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, which kick starts Thursday (March 9). The contest is to be played at the stadium named after the Indian PM, Narendra Modi, where India will have a task in their hand as they try to seal the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot. It is reported that PM Modi will attend the contest on Day 1 of the fourth Test match which will start on Thursday. Australian PM Anthony Albanese will also be in attendance as he is on India’s tour and will join hands with PM Modi. The Aussie PM is on an official visit to India from March 8 to 11 while there are also reports that he will be in the commentary box for the contest. India try to seal WTC final place While both the PMs will grace the game, India will have a do-or-die contest in hand as they try to seal a place in the final of the WTC. Having retained the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India will need a clear win to keep their fate in their own hands. The hosts won the opening two contests of the series in Nagpur and Delhi respectively, while they were beaten convincingly in Indore. The win in Indore for the Aussies saw them clinch one place in the WTC final while leaving India, South Africa and Sri Lanka fighting for the other. ALSO READ | SHOCKING: 21-year-old Ivory Coast football player Moustapha Sylla collapses, dies during match - Watch Changes in both camps? Ace Indian seamer Mohammed Shami is all set to return to the playing XI for the final Test against Australia in Ahmedabad as India eye a slot in the finals of the WTC. Shami was rested for the third Test in Indore as part of the workload management drill by the BCCI and team management for the key players who are in the scheme of things for the 50-over World Cup. As India currently lead the four-match series 2-1, having lost the previous match at the Holkar Stadium by nine wickets on a wicket that ICC rated ‘poor’, they will aim to win the final Test and qualify directly for the finals of WTC for the second time. As of now, only Australia has qualified for the WTC final, which is scheduled to take place at the Oval in London on June 7th.

IND vs AUS 4th Test: PM Modi to attend Day 1 of Ahmedabad Test with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

<p>Australia's High Commissioner to India, Barry O'Farrell, has praised India's diplomatic approach, stating that "the Indian way, India jugad is changing diplomacy". O'Farrell commended India's ability to work with different groups and countries to achieve results, which he believes sets India apart from big multilateral groupings that have been relied upon in the past.</p>

<p>India is a member of the Quad, SCO, and BRICS with each group coming with a different set of countries and challenges. According to O'Farrell, the Quad is a prime example of this new approach.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Quad is very clear about what it does, what it does not do. It continues to try to practically address issues that stand in its way, with I tries to practically address issues in the Indo-Pacific, from renewable to ensuring that countries are able to economically make sovereign decisions," he said.</p>

<p>O'Farrell's comments come ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's forthcoming state visit to India. The Australian PM will begin his India visit from Ahmedabad on Wednesday and will travel to Mumbai on Thursday.</p>

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<p>He will then hold the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss areas of cooperation under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.</p>

<p>O'Farrell described the visit as a great opportunity for both countries to further develop economic ties and progress security, defence, and people-to-people relationships.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"PM Albanese is bringing together 27 senior Chief executives to talk to their counterparts to explore opportunities, job that exist as a result of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement," he said.</p>

<p>In Ahmedabad, both PMs will watch the fourth Test match in the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unlike cricket series, the real benefit of both PMs visiting each other's countries is that both countries win," he said. The visit coincides with the festival of Holi, and the Australian PM is expected to take part in the celebrations in Ahmedabad, according to the envoy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Prime Minister Albanese will arrive in Ahmedabad on the evening of Holi, and I expect him to take part in those celebrations as will many Indians across Australia," he said.</p>

<p>He also remarked on the recent cases of the Khalistani referendum and violence in his country.&nbsp;</p>

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Australia's High Commissioner to India, Barry O'Farrell, has praised India's diplomatic approach, stating that "the Indian way, India jugad is changing diplomacy".

Australia's High Commissioner to India, Barry O'Farrell, has praised India's diplomatic approach, stating that "the Indian way, India jugad is changing diplomacy". O'Farrell commended India's ability to work with different groups and countries to achieve results, which he believes sets India apart from big multilateral groupings that have been relied upon in the past. India is a member of the Quad, SCO, and BRICS with each group coming with a different set of countries and challenges. According to O'Farrell, the Quad is a prime example of this new approach. "Quad is very clear about what it does, what it does not do. It continues to try to practically address issues that stand in its way, with I tries to practically address issues in the Indo-Pacific, from renewable to ensuring that countries are able to economically make sovereign decisions," he said. O'Farrell's comments come ahead of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's forthcoming state visit to India. The Australian PM will begin his India visit from Ahmedabad on Wednesday and will travel to Mumbai on Thursday. Read more: Australian PM to arrive in India next week; Japanese PM plans 3-day visit to New Delhi He will then hold the annual summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss areas of cooperation under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. O'Farrell described the visit as a great opportunity for both countries to further develop economic ties and progress security, defence, and people-to-people relationships. "PM Albanese is bringing together 27 senior Chief executives to talk to their counterparts to explore opportunities, job that exist as a result of India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement," he said. In Ahmedabad, both PMs will watch the fourth Test match in the ongoing Border Gavaskar trophy. "Unlike cricket series, the real benefit of both PMs visiting each other's countries is that both countries win," he said. The visit coincides with the festival of Holi, and the Australian PM is expected to take part in the celebrations in Ahmedabad, according to the envoy. "Prime Minister Albanese will arrive in Ahmedabad on the evening of Holi, and I expect him to take part in those celebrations as will many Indians across Australia," he said. He also remarked on the recent cases of the Khalistani referendum and violence in his country. "Australians are horrified at any vandalism of religious places of worship and police are very active in trying to track down those who are responsible." He emphasized that Australia is a multicultural, multi-faith country that respects freedom of speech, but that "those matters are taken seriously in Australia," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>As Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked its first-year anniversary, Australia also imposed financial sanctions against 90 Russian individuals and 40 entities and said it will send more drones to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday&nbsp;in a statement said, "We continue to stand with Ukraine. The uncrewed aerial systems&nbsp;provide a battlefield intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Ukrainian Armed Forces."</p>

<p>However, Albanese didn't mention how many drones or which models will be shipped, and whether they would be armed.</p>

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<p>The sanctions&nbsp;list includes Russian ministers overseeing energy and industry sectors,&nbsp;and key players in defence, including arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern, aviation firm Tupolev and submarine developers Admiralty Shipyards.</p>

<p>The sanctions come&nbsp;as the UN with a historic vote demanded Moscow to leave Kyiv "immediately," with a call for "just and lasting" peace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Friday&nbsp;told ABC television that she will urge China to take steps to de-escalate the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Australia has been one of the largest non-NATO contributors to Ukraine with defence aid, ammunition and banned exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since the conflict began in February 2022, Australia has provided around $340 million in military support to Ukraine. It also deployed soldiers in Britain to help train Ukrainian troops and has sanctioned over 1,000 Russian individuals and entities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The United States also announced sanctions against Russia, the White House said.&nbsp;In coordination with G7 partners and allies, the US Departments of the Treasury and State will implement "sweeping sanctions" against key revenue-generating sectors like defence&nbsp;and banks, besides blocking access to semiconductors.</p>

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As Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked its first-year anniversary, Australia also imposed financial sanctions against 90 Russian individuals and 40 entities and said it will send more drones to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia.

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked its first-year anniversary, Australia also imposed financial sanctions against 90 Russian individuals and 40 entities and said it will send more drones to Ukraine to aid its fight against Russia. The Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday in a statement said, "We continue to stand with Ukraine. The uncrewed aerial systems provide a battlefield intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability for the Ukrainian Armed Forces." However, Albanese didn't mention how many drones or which models will be shipped, and whether they would be armed. Also read | US announces new sanctions on Russian banks, defence sector, blocks semiconductor access The sanctions list includes Russian ministers overseeing energy and industry sectors, and key players in defence, including arms manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern, aviation firm Tupolev and submarine developers Admiralty Shipyards. The sanctions come as the UN with a historic vote demanded Moscow to leave Kyiv "immediately," with a call for "just and lasting" peace. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Friday told ABC television that she will urge China to take steps to de-escalate the conflict. Also read | Ukraine war anniversary: Biden to announce sanctions against Russia at virtual G7 meet Friday Australia has been one of the largest non-NATO contributors to Ukraine with defence aid, ammunition and banned exports of alumina and aluminium ores to Russia. Since the conflict began in February 2022, Australia has provided around $340 million in military support to Ukraine. It also deployed soldiers in Britain to help train Ukrainian troops and has sanctioned over 1,000 Russian individuals and entities. The United States also announced sanctions against Russia, the White House said. In coordination with G7 partners and allies, the US Departments of the Treasury and State will implement "sweeping sanctions" against key revenue-generating sectors like defence and banks, besides blocking access to semiconductors. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Russia-Ukraine war: After US, Australia imposes new sanctions on Moscow

<p>Anthony Albanese on Saturday (February 25) became Australia's first prime minister to join the marchers at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. "We need to be a country that respects everyone for who they are," Albanese said as thousands of people gathered for the colourful event. Wearing a grey shirt and jeans, Albanese stood out in his simple outfit as onlookers and participants embraced colours for the 45th edition of the event, which returned to its inner-city route - its spiritual home of Oxford Street - after a halt of two years because of the pandemic. It was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the last two years.</p>

<p>The parade, Albanese said, is "a great example of what an amazing country this is". The Mardi Gras events have been incorporated in the Sydney World Pride festival this year, with offerings across arts, sport, theatre, concerts, parties, First Nations programming and a human rights conference.</p>

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The Australian Prime Minister also shared visuals from the event on Twitter. "When the first Mardi Gras march was held in 1978, you could still be arrested for being gay. In the decades since, people dedicated their lives toward the campaign for equality," he tweeted, explaining about the origin of the event, which is a now a major tourist spectacle, as a protest march.</p>

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<p>"I’ve been proudly marching in Mardi Gras since the 80s. This year I’m honoured to be the first Prime Minister to join the march," he shared in another post.</p>

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<p>Revelry amid fireworks defined the scenes at the mega march of over 10,000 people.</p>

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Anthony Albanese on Saturday (February 25) became Australia's first prime minister to join the marchers at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. "We need to be a country that respects everyone for who they are," Albanese said as thousands of people gathered for the colourful event.

Anthony Albanese on Saturday (February 25) became Australia's first prime minister to join the marchers at Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. "We need to be a country that respects everyone for who they are," Albanese said as thousands of people gathered for the colourful event. Wearing a grey shirt and jeans, Albanese stood out in his simple outfit as onlookers and participants embraced colours for the 45th edition of the event, which returned to its inner-city route - its spiritual home of Oxford Street - after a halt of two years because of the pandemic. It was held at the Sydney Cricket Ground for the last two years. The parade, Albanese said, is "a great example of what an amazing country this is". The Mardi Gras events have been incorporated in the Sydney World Pride festival this year, with offerings across arts, sport, theatre, concerts, parties, First Nations programming and a human rights conference. Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) becomes the first Australian prime minister to march in the Mardi Gras parade. pic.twitter.com/MAl8nn3m2B — Ben Grubb 🐛 (@bengrubb) February 25, 2023 × The Australian Prime Minister also shared visuals from the event on Twitter. "When the first Mardi Gras march was held in 1978, you could still be arrested for being gay. In the decades since, people dedicated their lives toward the campaign for equality," he tweeted, explaining about the origin of the event, which is a now a major tourist spectacle, as a protest march. When the first Mardi Gras march was held in 1978, you could still be arrested for being gay. In the decades since, people dedicated their lives toward the campaign for equality. pic.twitter.com/o9NYh0JwLW — Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) February 25, 2023 × "I’ve been proudly marching in Mardi Gras since the 80s. This year I’m honoured to be the first Prime Minister to join the march," he shared in another post. Also read: Australian PM Albanese to visit India next month, will travel to Ahmedabad Revelry amid fireworks defined the scenes at the mega march of over 10,000 people. (With inputs from agency) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will embark on an India visit&nbsp;next month (March 8). He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital city of New Delhi and hold important bilateral talks. During the visit, he will also travel to Ahmedabad and witness India vs Australia Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This will be Albanese's first visit to India in the current capacity after taking charge in May 2022.</p>

<p>On Saturday, the Australian PM held a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.</p>

<p>"I am looking forward to being in India in just a few weeks' time for the bilateral visit. And I thank PM Modi for the invitation," said Albanese, confirming the visit.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Our relationship goes from strength to strength...our economic relationship is important. I think we have complementary economies. I look forward to strengthening that as well, as well as on security issues," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the visit to the country, EAM Jaishankar met both the Australian PM and the foreign minister.</p>

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<p>Ties between the two countries have been on an upswing. The bilateral relationship has undergone an evolution in recent years, developing along a positive track, into a strategic partnership.</p>

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<p>Bilateral mechanisms include high-level visits, annual meetings of prime ministers, foreign ministers’ framework dialogue, joint trade and commerce ministerial commission, India-Australia '2+2' foreign secretaries and defence secretaries dialogue.</p>

<p>This year PM Modi is also expected to travel to Australia for the annual quad summit. Quad is a grouping of India, Australia, Japan and the US. According to Japanese media, India will be hosting the Quad foreign ministers meeting in the first week of March.</p>

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will embark on an India visit next month (March 8). He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital city of New Delhi and hold important bilateral talks.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will embark on an India visit next month (March 8). He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital city of New Delhi and hold important bilateral talks. During the visit, he will also travel to Ahmedabad and witness India vs Australia Test match at the Narendra Modi Stadium. This will be Albanese's first visit to India in the current capacity after taking charge in May 2022. On Saturday, the Australian PM held a meeting with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. "I am looking forward to being in India in just a few weeks' time for the bilateral visit. And I thank PM Modi for the invitation," said Albanese, confirming the visit. WATCH | Gravitas: The story of Anthony Albanese × "Our relationship goes from strength to strength...our economic relationship is important. I think we have complementary economies. I look forward to strengthening that as well, as well as on security issues," he added. During the visit to the country, EAM Jaishankar met both the Australian PM and the foreign minister. Warm and wide ranging discussions with FM @SenatorWong at Sydney Harbour today. Exchanged perspectives on the Indo-Pacific strategic picture, progress in the Quad, G20 developments and our respective neighbourhoods. pic.twitter.com/SiLFlkK7mK — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 18, 2023 × Ties between the two countries have been on an upswing. The bilateral relationship has undergone an evolution in recent years, developing along a positive track, into a strategic partnership. Read more: Australian parliament ratifies free trade agreement with India Bilateral mechanisms include high-level visits, annual meetings of prime ministers, foreign ministers’ framework dialogue, joint trade and commerce ministerial commission, India-Australia '2+2' foreign secretaries and defence secretaries dialogue. This year PM Modi is also expected to travel to Australia for the annual quad summit. Quad is a grouping of India, Australia, Japan and the US. According to Japanese media, India will be hosting the Quad foreign ministers meeting in the first week of March. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Australian PM Albanese to visit India next month, will travel to Ahmedabad

<p>Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said that he will not be accompanying the group of federal politicians, who will be travelling to Taiwan on a five-day official tour, which is aimed at conveying the wishes of Australia to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific.</p>

<p>The group, which includes MPs of Australia's opposition Liberal-National coalition and governing Labor Party, will embark on the tour on Sunday. It will be the first such delegation to visit Australia since 2019.</p>

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<p>On Saturday, PM Albanese called the trip a "backbench" visit to Taiwan, one which is not led by the government. "There remains a bipartisan position when it comes to China and when it comes to support for the status quo on Taiwan," said Albanese, while speaking to reporters in Renmark, South Australia.</p>

<p>The spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that politicians, belonging to different parties, visited Taiwan before the pandemic and this delegation "represents a resumption of that activity".</p>

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<p>The group is likely to hold meetings with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and President Tsai Ing-wen. As per reports, the trip is being kept a secret from Chinese diplomats who are lobbying in Canberra for its cancellation.</p>

<p>The delegation's visit to Democratic Taiwan comes at a time when the Labour government of Australia has moved towards repairing its diplomatic relations with China.</p>

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said that he will not be accompanying the group of federal politicians, who will be travelling to Taiwan on a five-day official tour, which is aimed at conveying the wishes of Australia to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific.

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday said that he will not be accompanying the group of federal politicians, who will be travelling to Taiwan on a five-day official tour, which is aimed at conveying the wishes of Australia to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific. The group, which includes MPs of Australia's opposition Liberal-National coalition and governing Labor Party, will embark on the tour on Sunday. It will be the first such delegation to visit Australia since 2019. ALSO READ | Australia government to move censure motion against former PM over secret ministries On Saturday, PM Albanese called the trip a "backbench" visit to Taiwan, one which is not led by the government. "There remains a bipartisan position when it comes to China and when it comes to support for the status quo on Taiwan," said Albanese, while speaking to reporters in Renmark, South Australia. The spokesperson of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said that politicians, belonging to different parties, visited Taiwan before the pandemic and this delegation "represents a resumption of that activity". ALSO READ | G20 Summit: Australian PM to meet Xi on Tuesday following years of tension between the two countries The group is likely to hold meetings with Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu and President Tsai Ing-wen. As per reports, the trip is being kept a secret from Chinese diplomats who are lobbying in Canberra for its cancellation. The delegation's visit to Democratic Taiwan comes at a time when the Labour government of Australia has moved towards repairing its diplomatic relations with China. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has been censured by the Australian parliament for making secret appointments to multiple ministries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The House of Representatives&nbsp;decision makes Morrison&nbsp;the first former PM to be censured. Earlier, former small business minister Bruce Billson was censured in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The motion was brought in the parliament by the leader of the House, Tony Burke. It was passed with 86 votes in favour to 50 against.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrison secretly gained five ministerial roles in health, finance, treasury, resources and home affairs.</p>

<p>Most of the cabinet ministers under Morrison were unaware that he had been sharing the portfolios secretly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An inquiry panel led by High Court judge Virginia Bell found that the former Liberal PM's actions likely hurt public confidence in the government. The committee made six recommendations for reforms.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>After the report's release, Morrison had doubled down on his version and said the decision was taken in urgency.</p>

<p>"These decisions were taken during an extremely challenging period, where there was a need for considerable urgency," said Morrison.</p>

<p>"I note that the criticisms of my decisions have been made after the event and with the benefit of this perspective," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Current PM Anthony Albanese, however, slammed Morrison&nbsp;for the move and said bringing the motion was a way to fix 'accountability'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This wasn't about a relationship between the former prime minister and his ministers. It's not a personal relationship between two mates over what happened down the pub," said Albanese.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is about accountability of our democratic system, and whether the parliament was functioning properly."</p>

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<p>A censure is a parliamentary jingo and a way for the members to formally express disapproval towards an MP. While largely symbolic and unenforceable, censures can have deep political consequences.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has been censured by the Australian parliament for making secret appointments to multiple ministries. The House of Representatives decision makes Morrison the first former PM to be censured.

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has been censured by the Australian parliament for making secret appointments to multiple ministries. The House of Representatives decision makes Morrison the first former PM to be censured. Earlier, former small business minister Bruce Billson was censured in 2018. The motion was brought in the parliament by the leader of the House, Tony Burke. It was passed with 86 votes in favour to 50 against. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Morrison secretly gained five ministerial roles in health, finance, treasury, resources and home affairs. Most of the cabinet ministers under Morrison were unaware that he had been sharing the portfolios secretly. An inquiry panel led by High Court judge Virginia Bell found that the former Liberal PM's actions likely hurt public confidence in the government. The committee made six recommendations for reforms. WATCH | Ex-Australia PM’s secret appointments eroded public trust, says report × After the report's release, Morrison had doubled down on his version and said the decision was taken in urgency. "These decisions were taken during an extremely challenging period, where there was a need for considerable urgency," said Morrison. "I note that the criticisms of my decisions have been made after the event and with the benefit of this perspective," he added. Current PM Anthony Albanese, however, slammed Morrison for the move and said bringing the motion was a way to fix 'accountability'. "This wasn't about a relationship between the former prime minister and his ministers. It's not a personal relationship between two mates over what happened down the pub," said Albanese. "This is about accountability of our democratic system, and whether the parliament was functioning properly." Read more: Australia government to move censure motion against former PM over secret ministries A censure is a parliamentary jingo and a way for the members to formally express disapproval towards an MP. While largely symbolic and unenforceable, censures can have deep political consequences. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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