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A large number of BJP workers and supporters also gathered outside Palam airport to welcome PM Modi.

Modi’s visit to Australia, his second since 2014, is indicative of the growing importance of India-Australia relations.

The railway line connecting Kashmir with Kanyakumari is all set to be completed this year, and the specially designed ‘Vande Bharat trains would also chug in the region by next year.

PM Modi is on a three-day visit to Australia, with whom India signed a historic trade deal last year.

During April 2000 and December 2022, India received USD 1.07 billion in investments from Australia, according to government data.

PM Modi, who arrived here on Sunday on his maiden visit to the nation, will host a key summit between India and 14 Pacific island countries to boost bilateral ties.

Meanwhile, Australian PM Albanese said he looks forward to visiting India in September in New Delhi for the G20 Leaders’ Summit, the world’s premier forum for economic cooperation.

The Lieutenant Governor said about 2600 people are going for Haj this year from Delhi alone. 

India has been eyeing a permanent seat at the UN Security Council (UNSC).

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies in Hiroshima.