Melbourne, July 9 -- Prime Minister Modi on Thursday (local time) was accorded a ceremonial welcome and a Guard of Honour in the Australian capital as part of his visit to the country.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present and received the Prime Minister at the ceremonial venue, where the two leaders greeted each other before the ceremony.

Earlier, PM Modi addressed the business leaders at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, attended by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

Highlighting India's clean energy ambitions, PM Modi said, "Many companies associated with clean energy are present here. We are building a manufacturing ecosystem in India for hydro project...