Pakistan, July 9 -- India and Australia have signed a landmark agreement to facilitate long-term uranium supplies for India's civilian nuclear energy programme, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation on clean energy and strengthening strategic ties between the two countries.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the agreement after talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne. Modi said the deal would support India's growing nuclear energy ambitions and provide fresh momentum to the country's clean energy objectives as demand for electricity continues to rise.

According to a joint statement, the agreement allows Australia to exp...