PM congratulated Dy PM for Australian Labor Party’s historic victory in the Federal elections
They discussed ways to further strengthen the India – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which completes its 5 years today
Dy PM Marles reiterated Australia’s support in India’s fight against cross border terrorism

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia, Hon. Richard Marles, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Deputy Prime Minister Marles on the historic victory of the Australian Labor Party in the recent Federal elections.

The two leaders exchanged ideas to further strengthen the India - Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which completed five years today. They underlined the importance of enhancing cooperation in key areas such as defence industrial collaboration, resilient supply chains, critical minerals, new and emerging technologies. They reaffirmed that the shared vision for a stable, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide the bilateral collaboration.

Deputy Prime Minister Marles reiterated Australia’s support in India’s fight against cross border terrorism.

Prime Minister extended invitation to PM Albanese for the Annual Summit, to be held in India later this year.

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Prime Minister Condoles the Passing of Shri Maroof Raza Ji
February 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the passing of Shri Maroof Raza Ji, honoring his legacy in the fields of journalism.

The Prime Minister stated that Shri Maroof Raza Ji made a rich contribution to the world of journalism. He noted that Shri Raza enriched public discourse through his nuanced understanding of defence, national security, and strategic affairs.

Expressing his sorrow, the Prime Minister said he is pained by his passing and extended his condolences to his family and friends.
The Prime Minister shared on X:

“Shri Maroof Raza Ji made a rich contribution to the world of journalism. He enriched public discourse with his nuanced understanding of defence, national security as well as strategic affairs. Pained by his passing. Condolences to his family and friends”