India and Australia have signed a series of landmark agreements to deepen cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy, maritime security, critical minerals, cyber technologies and resilient supply chains, reinforcing their shared commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne.
• Both leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
• The two countries signed several landmark agreements across strategic sectors.
• A Joint Declaration on Defence and Security was adopted.
• The leaders also released a Joint Statement on Energy Cooperation.
• A roadmap for cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies and resilient supply chains was unveiled.
• Both countries agreed to strengthen collaboration in civil nuclear energy.
• Maritime security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region will be further expanded.
• The partnership will focus on critical minerals, essential for clean energy and advanced technologies.
• Both sides emphasized a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
• India and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and emerging technologies.
• The agreements aim to improve regional security and economic resilience.
• The two countries will enhance collaboration in defence, strategic technology and maritime domain awareness.
• The partnership supports diversification of global supply chains and sustainable economic growth.
• The agreements mark another major step in strengthening long-term India–Australia strategic and economic relations.