On July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with the Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. Ms. Sam Mostyn AC, in Melbourne to discuss the advancement of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
The meeting highlighted several key areas of bilateral cooperation:
* **Economic and Strategic Partnership:** The leaders reviewed the growing depth and diversity of their strategic relationship. They emphasized expanding linkages in trade, investment, education, and innovation to deliver tangible benefits to both nations.
* **Sporting Ties:** Both parties expressed satisfaction with bilateral sporting connections. They called for enhanced cooperation ahead of major international events, specifically the 2030 Commonwealth Games to be hosted by India and the 2032 Olympics to be hosted by Australia.
* **People-to-People Links:** Prime Minister Modi identified vibrant people-to-people connections as a primary source of strength for the relationship and thanked Governor-General Mostyn for her support in advancing bilateral ties.
**Document Metadata:**
* **Release Date/Time:** 09 JUL 2026, 1:55 PM
* **Issuing Office:** Prime Minister's Office via PIB Delhi
* **Release ID:** 2282773
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Key Entities Referenced
India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: The foundational framework governing bilateral cooperation across trade, investment, education, and innovation.
Shri Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India who participated in the high-level meeting to advance diplomatic and economic relations.
Ms. Sam Mostyn AC: Governor-General of Australia who hosted the bilateral discussions to strengthen the partnership between the two nations.
Commonwealth Games 2030: An upcoming international sporting event to be hosted by India, identified as a key area for bilateral cooperation.
Olympics 2032: A major sporting event to be hosted in Australia, serving as a focal point for increased cooperation in the lead-up to the games.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister meets with the Governor General
of Australia
प्रव तथ: 09 JUL 2026 1:55PM by PIB Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with the Governor-General of Australia, the Hon. Ms. Sam
Mostyn AC in Melbourne.
The two leaders exchanged views on the growing depth and diversity of the India-Australia
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They welcomed the growing economic partnership between India
and Australia and expressed confidence that expanding trade, investment, education, and innovation
linkages would create new opportunities and deliver tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Both
leaders also expressed satisfaction at the growing sporting ties between the two countries and called for
closer cooperation in the run up to the Commonwealth Games 2030 to be hosted by India and Olympics
2032 to be hosted in Australia.
Prime Minister stated that the vibrant people-to-people links between the two countries continue to be a
source of strength for the relationship.
Prime Minister appreciated Governor-General Mostyn for her steadfast support to advancing India-
Australia relations.
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