'A Privilege I Look Forward To': Anthony Albanese Says Australia To Host PM Modi Soon, Hails Bilateral Ties

Last Updated:May 28, 2026, 11:27 IST

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated how Australia and India remained connected through shared culture, education, and the international language of cricket

“When your Prime Minister speaks with so much conviction and passion about India — the country where you serve as the High Commissioner — it makes your job infinitely more meaningful", said Australian High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, as he reshared Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s speech on social media.

In his address to the Parliament, PM Albanese highlighted the growing trade and cooperation between India and Australia and noted India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.

In a post on ‘X’, Green wrote, “When your Prime Minister @AlboMP speaks with so much conviction & passion about India – the country where you serve as the High Commissioner – it makes your job infinitely more meaningful", the post read.

“We look forward to welcoming you to Australia, Prime Minister @narendramodi", he added.

What PM Anthony Albanese Said

In his remarks, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated how Australia and India remained connected through shared culture, education, and the international language of cricket.

“That is an extraordinary opportunity for us in our region. We are a Pacific nation, but we are also an Indian Ocean nation as well. Our trading relationship has been enhanced by the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement, and we’re further drawn together through culture, education, and the international language of cricket."

The Prime Minister recalled his visit to India as he welcomed his Indian counterpart to Australia. “It is a wonderful experience to see the first-hand warmth that is there. Likewise, I will have the privilege of hosting Prime Minister Modi here soon, a privilege I look forward to repeating for the second time", he said.

PM Modi’s Meeting With Australian FM

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held discussions with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and deliberated on growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in areas such as defence, trade, technology and ensuring supply chain resilience.

In a post on ‘X’, PM Modi emphasised India and Australia will continue to work for a “free, open, secure and prosperous" Indo-Pacific.

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