India and Australia Strengthen Ties with 18 Key Agreements During PM Modi's Visit
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia for the Third Annual India-Australia Summit |
| Agreements Signed | 18 agreements/initiatives across defense, energy, technology, education, and cultural cooperation. |
| Major Outcomes | - Defense & Security: Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC), Maritime Security Cooperation Roadmap (MSCR).- Energy: Civil Nuclear Agreement finalized, Energy Security. |
| Technology & Innovation | - PACTS Partnership (Cyber, Critical Tech, Supply Chains).- ACITI Partnership (Australia-Canada-India Tech & Innovation). |
| Education & Research | - Flinders University Branch (Bengaluru).- Victoria University Campus (Gurugram).- MoUs with CSIR, Griffith Film School, Geoscience Australia. |
| Cultural Cooperation | Restoration of 3 Indian artifacts, Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access. |
| Economic Initiatives | - Mining & METS Center of Excellence.- Rooftop Training Academy.- Leather sector skill development (NCVET-ASQA). |