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Australian Deputy PM Richard Marles to visit India for defence talks
The ministers will review bilateral defence cooperation and discuss ways to deepen strategic and military ties after strong progress last year.
- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to India to meet Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for the 2nd Australia-India Defence Ministers' Dialogue, the Australian Defence Ministry confirmed Thursday.
- This visit follows the inaugural Australia-India Defence Ministers' Dialogue held in Australia on October 9, 2025, reflecting growing momentum in the bilateral defence partnership since elevating their strategic ties in 2020.
- Before arriving in India, Marles will attend the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to discuss "shared international security challenges" with global counterparts, reinforcing commitments in the Indo-Pacific.
- During the visit, ministers are expected to review bilateral defence cooperation and discuss long-term collaboration to "enhance collective strength," according to the Australian Government, while addressing regional maritime security issues.
- Marles characterized the nations as "top-tier security partners," emphasizing the dialogue strengthens cooperation in a "deteriorating strategic environment" and reinforces the shared vision established by the two countries' Prime Ministers.
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Australian Defence Min to visit India for 2nd Defence Ministers' Dialogue
First held in Australia last October, this meeting reflects unprecedented progress in the bilateral defence partnership and a shared ambition to enhance cooperation.
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Aus Defence Minister to visit India for key defence talks
India-Australia aim to strengthen defence ties, improve regional security, enhance military coordination, and promote peace and stability across Indo-Pacific. Canberra Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will visit India for the second Australia-India Defence Ministers’ Dialogue with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The Australian Defence Ministry said the meeting reflects the growing defence partnership and share…
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