Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has heaped praise on his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, crediting his leadership and personal engagement for the strengthening of bilateral ties between the two nations. As Modi prepares to address a massive crowd at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, Albanese has announced a significant breakthrough in uranium exports, marking a major milestone in the two countries' relationship. The agreement, which has been years in the making, paves the way for regular shipments of nuclear fuel to India, a move that could have far-reaching implications for energy security and trade. The deal is seen as a testament to the growing strategic partnership between Australia and India, with both leaders seeking to capitalize on their nations' shared values and interests.


Ahead of Modi’s Marvel Stadium event, Anthony Albanese credits Indian PM’s ‘leadership and personal engagement’ for strength of bilateral relationshipFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese and Narendra Modi have announced a major uranium deal, ahead of a major rally for the Indian prime minster during his three-day Australia visit.In a move that could end decades of delays to regular shipments of the nuclear fuel, the Australian prime minister said the agreement would enable uranium exports to flow to India for “peaceful purposes”. Continue reading...