The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday, November 21, 2025, in Johannesburg, South Africa, where he stressed the importance of counterterrorism cooperation alongside discussions on bilateral relations, defense, security, trade, and mineral resources.
According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, Modi
traveled to South Africa to participate in the G20 summit. During the meeting,
the leaders highlighted the strategic partnership between India and Australia,
which recently completed five years, noting transformative outcomes that have
deepened cooperation.
On his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Modi wrote
that he had a “very good meeting” with Albanese and emphasized three key
sectors—defense and security, nuclear energy, and trade—as areas with immense
potential for further growth. The discussion also covered education, cultural
exchanges, and other issues aimed at strengthening bilateral ties.