Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.
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Indian on Wednesday thanked Australia for its unequivocal support to the response against the terror attack in Pahalgam during the bilateral meeting between the Defence Minsters.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in his meeting with visiting Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Richard Marles, highlighted India’s right to respond in self-defence against cross-border terrorism and described New Delhi’s actions against Pakistan as measured, non-escalatory, proportionate and responsible, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Marles also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Had a productive discussion on deepening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which marks its fifth anniversary today. Our shared vision is for a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide our collaboration,” Modi posted on X.
Both, Singh and Marles, strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam and expressed deepest condolences to the families of the victims and also agreed to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms.
Through a post on X after the meeting, Rajnath Singh thanked Australia for its unequivocal support to India’s resolute response against the barbaric act of terror in Pahalgam.
“Reviewed the full range of the India- Australia defence partnership during the extremely fruitful meeting with Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister @RichardMarlesMP in New Delhi. His personal commitment and leadership in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation has emerged as an important pillar of our Comprehensive Strategic partnership,” he posted.
The discussions covered issues such as defence, strategic cooperation and security, including industry collaboration, cyber & new emerging technologies, counter-terrorism, hydrography and maritime security. The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest, the Ministry informed.
Published on June 4, 2025