The Economic Times

PM reaffirms stability, prosperity in Indo-Pacific in meetings with foreign ministers of Australia, Japan

India and Australia are strengthening their strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi met with Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Discussions focused on a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Quad grouping announced new frameworks for energy security and critical minerals. Measures to enhance maritime surveillance and port infrastructure were also unveiled.