Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate the summit ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020 on 5th Oct at 7 PM

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Joint Declaration on Defense and Security Cooperation (JDDSC)

Renews the existing Joint Declaration on Security (2009). It identifies interoperability of forces, capacity building, maritime domain, defense industrial collaboration, cyber security and technology, counter terrorism, HADR, and unified approach in UNCLOS, ASEAN, PIF, IORA, as areas of cooperation.

2

Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR)

Enhances maritime security cooperation by promoting information sharing, and capability development, and operational coordination.

3

India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security

Reaffirms the commitment of both countries to energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions.

4

Finalisation of Administrative Arrangement of the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement

Operationalises the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in 2014, and enables supply of uranium from Australia to India.

5

Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS)

Builds on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation. Aims to support national and regional security, promote collaboration to make critical supply chains more resilient, and strengthen collaboration in critical technologies, cyber security, and digital resilience.

6

MoU between Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Maritime Border Command (MBC) of Australia

Establishes cooperation in the field of Maritime Law Enforcement, domain awareness, and maritime border protection between ICG and MBC

7

Australian invite for an Indian military instructor in Australian Defense College for 2028-29

Announces the deployment of an Indian military instructor in Australian Defense College in 2028-29

8

MoU between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),and Technical and Further Education (TAFE), Government of Western Australia to set up a Centre of Excellence in Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS

Sets up a Centre of Excellence in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services at National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bhubaneswar to develop a Centre of academic excellence in sub-domains of mining operations, mine safety, mineral processing, mine machinery, etc. It will enable exchange of students/trainees between National Centre for Excellence and TAFE, Western Australia.

9

Handing over Letter of Intent (LoI) to Flinders’ University for setting up its campus in India (Bengaluru)

Enables setting up of the campus of Flinders University in Bengaluru.

10

Signing of Letter of Intent (LoI) between National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Acknowledges the importance of quality assurance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It will strengthen regulatory frameworks in vocational training systems, co-development and alignment of occupational standards in priority sectors, and enable capacity building of officials, staff exchanges, joint workshops/research activities.

11

Repatriation of Indian artifacts

Brings back 3 Indian antiquities:

a. The sacred bull Nandi, vehicle of Shiva [Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 11th to 12th century Granite]
b. Trident with Auspicious Kali [Bhadrakali][Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 11th century bronze]
c. The six-headed Skanda (Karttikeya) [Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 12th century basalt]

12

Operationalisation the Rooftop Solar Training Academy

Established and operationalised in the Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar in collaboration by Department of Climate Change, Environment and Water (DCEEW), India’s Sector Skills Council for Green Jobs (SSCGJ), ReNEW. Aims to train 2000 women and youth as solar technicians/installers/helpers. Supports the PM Surya Ghar Yojana launched by Hon PM in January 2024, and India’s green energy journey

13

MoU under Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership

Aims to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation, under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership

14

MoU between GeoScience Australia (GA) and Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Builds on the MoU on Scientific and Technical Cooperation signed in 2015. Aimed at adoption of advanced exploration methodologies, capacity building and skill development, and enable technological upgradation and modernization of GSI infrastructure.

15

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access agreement between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia

Provides access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to IP Australia.

16

MoU between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and University of Melbourne

Establishes linkages between both institutions for future collaboration including collaborative research programs towards drug target identification, trainee programs, and faculty exchange Programs

17

MoU between Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata with Griffith Film School, South Brisbane, Australia.

Establish flexible and open-ended framework for collaboration including joint academic activities and workshops, development of joint projects in cinema and allied fields, and collaboration on short-term workshops, or summer schools.

18

Handing over of Letter of Approval to Victoria University

Permits the Victoria University to set up and operate its campus in Gurugram.