Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh interacts with Peter Dutton, discusses defence cooperation between India and Australia
New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with Australian Minister for Defence Peter Dutton on Tuesday.
During their interaction, both Ministers reviewed the defence cooperation between the two countries in the backdrop of the current regional situation.
Both Ministers acknowledged the momentum that defence cooperation between India and Australia has achieved following the upgradation of the partnership to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Jun 2020, read the government statement.
The participation of Australia in Exercise MALABAR has been an important milestone in this enhanced partnership.
Both Ministers expressed satisfaction at the growing defence ties between the two countries. Both sides reviewed the progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and expressed commitment to further elevate engagements between the Armed Forces.
During the dialogue, both Ministers expressed their intent to convene the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue at the earliest.
Rajnath Singh thanked Australia for their assistance to India in fight against COVID-19.
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