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PM Modi Meets Australia, Japan Foreign Ministers; Stresses Free, Open Indo-Pacific and Stronger Ties

Modi and the ministers discussed defence, trade and supply chain resilience as India, Australia and Japan backed a free and secure Indo-Pacific.

  • On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi in separate discussions, underscoring India's push to expand strategic cooperation in the Indo-Pacific amid shifting regional dynamics.
  • The bilateral meetings came as the Quad unveiled energy security and critical minerals frameworks to mitigate supply chain disruptions and major measures to upgrade maritime surveillance and port infrastructure across the Indo-Pacific.
  • Modi and Wong discussed the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience, while Modi reaffirmed the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership as vital to Indo-Pacific peace and stability.
  • Wong announced that Modi will visit Australia in the very near future and hailed the shared vision between the two countries for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, while the Quad affirmed its commitment to freedom of navigation.
  • Japan's role in infrastructure projects including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed rail corridor underscores the strategic depth of India-Japan ties, as India's status as the world's fastest-growing major economy positions it as an essential partner for Australia in regional cooperation.
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The Statesman broke the news on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
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