New Delhi, June 1 -- Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital.

His visit to India comes as he participates in the annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue.

Australian Ambassador to India, Philip Green welcomed Marles and in a post on X highlighted how the visit reflects the momentum, strategic depth & enduring "dosti" defining the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday.

The dialogue will review the progress in bilateral defence cooperation and iden...