Marking 5th anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), both the countries emphasized on the shared vision for a stable, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific continues to guide collaboration.
- Both the countries also welcomed signing of Australia-India Joint Research Project and agreed to work together to combat terrorism in all its forms.
About India - Australia CSP
- In 2020, the two nations decided to upgrade bilateral relationship from ‘Strategic Partnership’ to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP).
How India-Australia CSP help in India’s foreign policy objectives?
- Free and open Indo-Pacific: India and Australia are part of the QUAD (with the US & Japan), collaborating on maritime security and regional stability; participation in military exercises like AUSINDEX and Malabar can enhance interoperability and naval cooperation, etc.
- Diversification of Strategic and Economic Partnerships: Trade diversification through Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), Supply Chain Resilience Initiative (with Japan), etc.
- Multilateral and regional engagement: Joint participation in platforms like East Asia Summit, Indian Ocean Rim Association, etc.
