The two ministers also discussed issues of mutual interest, including macroeconomic conditions, opportunities for boosting investment from Australia to India and harnessing renewable energy, digitisation and technology revolutions underway in India.
"It was wonderful to meet with students and faculty from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi this afternoon. Education opens the doors of opportunity, and the collaboration between Australia and India will be crucial to both our countries' future," he tweeted.
Welcoming Prime Minister Albanese and his delegation, the President said that India and Australia enjoy a very friendly relationship. She expressed confidence that his visit would instil greater momentum in India-Australia ties.
Shedding light on the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra on Friday said that PM Albanese's visit to India underlines his enthusiasm and commitment to India-Australia ties.
The pictures gifted to PM Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese were made up of collage of all cricketers who played for the respective countries in the last 75 years.
"Delighted to call on Prime Minister @AlboMP of Australia this morning. His visit and today's Annual Summit will take our ties to a higher level," Jaishankar tweeted on Friday.
Albanese will join PM Modi for the Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in New Delhi. They will discuss trade and investment, renewable energy, technology, defence and security cooperation. The visit will also highlight our strong educational and cultural ties.
This will be Albanese's first visit to India in his current role. Prime Minister Albanese will arrive in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2023, on the day of Holi. He will also visit Mumbai on March 9, 2023, before arriving in Delhi later.
Today, many multiplexes in Australia premiere Bollywood blockbusters. There has been a strong and growing influence of Bollywood on Australia. The acceptance of a part of India's culture has led to a unique friendship between the two countries.
"There is no stronger supporter of G20 chairmanship by India than Australia. We will support you in every way possible," Bowen said at the Raisina @ Sydney/Keynote speech and conversation in Australia.