India, July 10 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Zealand after wrapping up his visit to Australia, the second stop of his three-nation diplomatic tour, where India and Australia significantly expanded their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

During his stay in Australia, Modi held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, resulting in 18 key outcomes across sectors including trade, defence, critical minerals, clean energy, education and technology. The two leaders also agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA).

The Prime Minister also met Governor-General Sam Mostyn, Victoria Governor Margaret Gardner and former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to d...