New Delhi, July 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, on Thursday shared a warm hug at a community event in Melbourne attended by members of the Indian diaspora. The two leaders also greeted each other with a handshake.

PM Modi said India-Australia relations have scaled new heights, crediting the Indian diaspora for playing a significant role in strengthening bilateral ties, according to ANI.

Speaking at the "Melbourne Meets Modi" event, PM Modi noted that this was his third visit to Australia in 12 years and praised the Indian community for helping deepen the partnership between the two countries. He also mentioned members of the Indian diaspora remain closely connected to their roots throu...