New Delhi, May 26 -- Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said that Australia remains "committed to remaining a reliable partner" for India, underscoring the depth and growing significance of bilateral ties during the 17th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

During her opening remarks at the dialogue, Wong noted that this was her 28th in-person meeting with the EAM, highlighting the frequency of engagements between the two sides.

"I often say to people I meet you more than any other Foreign Minister," she said, adding that the regular interactions reflect the importance both countries place on the relationship.

Wong described India as "the world's largest democracy, the fastes...