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Rivals in Cricket but unified at the second Australia-India 2+2 Dialogue
A day after an exciting World Cup final match between both countries, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister The Hon Richard Marles MP and Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong joined their counterparts, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Dr S Jaishankar for the second Australia-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi.
Joint Statement: Second Australia-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue
Deputy Prime Minister Marles and Minister Singh held bilateral talks and signed multiple defence agreements. During this visit, Deputy Prime Minister Marles also engaged in a game of gully cricket with young players. The videos of him enjoying Delhi's famous street food and making UPI payment went viral on social media platforms. Earlier in Ahmedabad, the Deputy Prime Minister watched the Cricket World Cup final alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Minister Wong and Minister Jaishankar held their 14th Foreign Ministerial Framework Dialogue, taking stock of cooperation under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and other issues of mutual interest. Joint press conference with External Affairs Minister of India
Minister Wong also addressed a gathering at Delhi University's Lady Shri Ram College, spoke at a showcase of Australian First Nations Art that will be exhibited across India in coming months and announced a broadcast deal between Disney Star and Cricket Australia.
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As part of their visits, both Ministers also met India's National Security Advisor and laid wreaths at National War Memorial in Delhi.
(L-R: Australia's Foreign Minister Senator Penny Wong, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister The Hon Richard Marles MP, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar)
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