India Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed to Australia by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today for a two-day visit. The 'very warm reception' the prime minister received in India earlier this year was another memory he recalled. 

Prime Minister Albanese was quoted as saying in a statement from the Australian government: "I am honoured to host Prime Minister Modi for an official visit to Australia, after receiving an incredibly warm welcome in India earlier this year." "A peaceful, safe, and prosperous Indo-Pacific is a goal shared by Australia and India. Together, we can support this ambition in a significant way. The relationship between our nations as friends and partners has never been tighter. I'm excited to celebrate Sydney's thriving Indian community with Prime Minister Modi.

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The two leaders will address trade and investment during their talks, with a particular emphasis on attempts to increase trade between Australia and India through a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, according to the Australian Prime Minister's Office. Additionally, the two prime ministers will work to fortify interpersonal ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in fields including renewable energy and military and security cooperation.

PM Modi will meet with Australian business executives in order to carry on the legacy of the Australia-India CEO Forum, which was held in Mumbai this year. He will also go to a celebration of "Australia's dynamic and diverse Indian diaspora" in Sydney.

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Prime Minister Modi is in Australia for the first time in nine years; his previous trip was in 2014. To attend the G20 Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will travel to India in September of this year. 

PM Modi is currently on a six-day trip to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Japan. The Pacific island was first visited by Narendra Modi, the Indian prime minister. It's interesting to note that when PM Modi arrived at the Port Moresby airport, Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea touched PM Modi's feet and asked for his blessing.

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