Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Canberra on Thursday, October 9, 2025, as a part of his official go to to Australia. Photograph credit score: X/ rajnathsingh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Canberra on Thursday (October 9, 2025) as a part of his official go to to Australia, aimed toward strengthening defence and strategic cooperation between the 2 nations.
On the airport, Mr. Singh was obtained by Peter Khalil, Australia’s Assistant Minister of Defence and Vice Admiral Justin Jones, Chief of Joint Operations.
The Defence Minister held a gathering with Australia’s Deputy PM & Defence Minister Richard Marles. Mr. Singh stated in a put up on X, “We reviewed the complete spectrum of India-Australia defence cooperation, together with defence business, cyber defence, maritime safety and regional challenges. We reaffirmed the significance of our Complete Strategic Partnership.”
He additionally wrote, “I highlighted the fast development of India’s defence business and India’s rising stature as a reputable supply of high-quality defence tech globally. We mentioned potential for deeper defence business partnerships between India and Australia.”
A “Welcome to Nation smoke” ceremony was additionally held on the Australian Parliament to honour and welcome Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The ceremony was a part of a reconciliation course of, because it acknowledges the normal possession of the land and entails Aboriginal Australians in occasions that happen on their conventional lands.
Revealed – October 09, 2025 09:03 am IST