Andrew Charlton, Australia's Assistant Minister, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra

Andrew Charlton, Australia's Assistant Minister, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third visit to Australia, which concluded with a framework agreement on trade, defence, and critical minerals at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The newly unveiled PACTS framework focuses on supply chain resilience and technology sharing. Charlton emphasized cooperation in cyber, quantum computing, AI, and space, including support for India's Gaganyaan programme. He discussed the importance of multilateral efforts to manage risks associated with AI and addressed concerns over China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The visit also included discussions on trade delegations and cricket diplomacy.