CANBERRA, ACT, July 9 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

Australia and India will strengthen cooperation on defence and security to support our shared vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi of the Republic of India met in Melbourne today and announced a series of outcomes to elevate our ambitious defence and security cooperation.

The Prime Ministers issued the Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation to deepen our practical partnership.

Australia values India as a top-tier security partner and the Declaration reflects our shared commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.

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