Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Albanese Says India-Australia Partnership Is Underutilised
Australia’s prime minister said Australia and India have a friendly relationship but are not using its full potential.
He said both countries share language, universities and Commonwealth ties.
Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi want to improve cooperation.
Albanese plans to visit India in December.
He will take Australian businesses to Mumbai.
The visit will include cultural, business and sporting activities.
It will also include a cricket match in Chennai.
Albanese praised Modi’s relationship with Australia and the enthusiasm shown at Modi’s public events.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said India-Australia ties are underutilised and should be strengthened.
Albanese said he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are keen to expand the relationship and economic partnership.
He is scheduled to visit India in December while travelling to the United States for the G20 Summit.
The visit is expected to include a ‘G’day Namaste’ cultural, business and sporting showcase in Mumbai.
Albanese said the programme will conclude with a cricket match in Chennai involving Victorian and Western Australian teams.
- Who
- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Albanese said the India-Australia partnership is underutilised and that both leaders want to strengthen it.
- When
- Albanese made the remarks during a conversation in New York last week, reported on September 28; his India visit is scheduled for December.
- Where
- The remarks were made in New York; the planned visit will include Mumbai and Chennai, India.
- Why
- Albanese said the countries share Commonwealth ties, language and universities, and that more can be done in their economic partnership.
- Australian prime minister
- Anthony Albanese
- Indian prime minister
- Narendra Modi
- Planned visit
- Albanese is scheduled to visit India in December.
- Showcase event
- The visit will include a ‘G’day Namaste’ cultural, business and sporting showcase.
- Business delegation
- Albanese said he will take a large group of businesses to Mumbai.
- Cricket event
- The programme is expected to finish with a match in Chennai between Victorian and Western Australian teams.
- G20 Summit
- Albanese said he would travel to India on his way to the United States for the G20 Summit on December 14-15.