China's belligerence at the Ladakh border and its many diplomatic firestorms with Australia have turned out to be a catalyst for India-Australia ties. At a virtual bilateral summit, both countries have signed a declaration on maritime cooperation and a pact for sharing military logistics.

Gravitas: India & Australia join hands to counter China

In the first-ever interview after the first India Australia virtual summit, Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell speaking exclusively to WION has said while the countries are separated by the Indian ocean both Delhi and Canberra are joined in a shared goal and responsibility to maintain its security. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Australian envoy said, "both share a view around multilateral issues to resolve issues" and "Quad is important to share perspective on COVID". Both India and Australia had the first virtual summit on Thursday.

WION exclusive conversation with Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell

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Gravitas: India & Australia join hands to counter China

WION exclusive conversation with Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell