India, Oct. 10 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney on October 10, reaffirming the growing synergy between the two nations across multiple domains.

"Under the banner of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations, not merely as partners, but as co-creators of a secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific," said Singh.

He also added that the Round Table is not merely a dialogue, it is a declaration of intent to make India and Australia natural allies in business, industry and innovation.

Singh underlined that the foundation of the bilateral relationship lies in shared democ...