00:00 On 21st November, Indian Foreign Minister S.J. Shankar and Defence Minister Rajnath
00:05 Singh convened with their Australian counterparts Penny Wong and Richard Marles.
00:09 The ministers engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing collaboration within the framework
00:13 of the Australia-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, as stated by the Ministry of
00:18 External Affairs.
00:20 The Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, who also serves as the Defence Minister
00:23 of Australia, is currently on an official visit to India.
00:27 During his trip, he previously attended the Australia-India final in Ahmedabad.
00:31 Additionally, he had the opportunity to experience the UPI payment system while there.
00:35 Today, these leaders convened in New Delhi for their meeting.
00:38 Following the conclusion of the meeting, S.J.
00:40 Shankar conducted media briefings alongside Penny Wong, during which they shared the details
00:45 about the topic discussed during
01:06 the meeting.
01:25 India and Australia are concerned.
01:26 I can say that there have really been many firsts in our relationship this year.
01:33 We have made a new beginning with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
01:39 The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement entered into force and this is the first year
01:44 that we are seeing its impact, which has been very positive on our trade.
01:49 As I said, we saw the first annual summit.
01:52 There were two visits by the Australian Prime Minister.
01:57 When RPM went to Australia, we established Little India and Sydney.
02:02 We saw new consulates general on both sides.
02:08 The Australians in Bengaluru, we are opening ours in Brisbane.
02:12 More direct flight connections.
02:15 The opening of the first Australian university campuses in India.
02:20 An agreement on mutual recognition of educational qualifications, migration and mobility arrangement.
02:27 So as you can see, we really agree on the facet of this relationship.
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