The Maitri (meaning friendship) Grants, administered by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, aim to support greater exchange and collaboration with India across technology, business, education and culture.
India and Australia have undertaken the first science and technology project arrangement to improve the detection and tracking of submarines and autonomous underwater vehicles. The agreement is set to boost defence ties in the area of undersea surveillance technologies, Australia's Depart
The EAM is on a visit to the United States to attend the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM). US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Takeshi Iwaya, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong were also present for the meeting.
The factsheet released following the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting (QFMM) stated, "Today, Quad Foreign Ministers are proud to announce the launch of the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative, an ambitious expansion of our partnership to strengthen economic security and collective resilience
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday highlighted the Quad's significance, stating that it plays a crucial role in shaping the global future, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Washington, D.C.
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held a conversation with the Foreign Minister of Australia, Penny Wong ahead of the QUAD Foreign Ministers' meeting.
A Russian court has sentenced Australian national Oscar Jenkins to 13 years in a maximum-security prison for fighting alongside Ukrainian forces, state prosecutors in the Russian-controlled parts of eastern Ukraine said on Friday.
Australian Foreign Minister Penny on Monday welcomed the understanding between India and Pakistan, emphasisng the importance of de-escalation and counter-terrorism efforts for regional peace and security.
In a statement, Penny Wong said, "I am pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Waugh AO to the Centre for Australia-India Relations Advisory Board."