New Delhi, July 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, in Melbourne for bilateral talks today. The two leaders are expected to discuss critical minerals, trade, defence and security cooperation during the meeting.

Earlier in the day, the two leaders participated in the India-Australia CEO Forum and the Economic Roadmap Business reception.

PM Modi arrived in Australia on 8 July for a three-day visit, greeted with a red-carpet welcome in Melbourne. PM Modi previously visited Australia in 2023.

During the meeting today, Modi and Albanese are expected to hold wide-ranging discussions on strengthening cooperation in defence and security, trade and investment, education, mobility and people-...