Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday arrived in India to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart in a bid to bolster defence ties.
In a post on Twitter on Tuesday, Marles praised India as a “top-tier partner” and a “close friend” to Australia.
“I look forward to advancing our ongoing defence engagement as Comprehensive Strategic Partners and reiterate our commitment for closer cooperation in the #IndoPacific,” he said in the Twitter post. Arrived in India – a top-tier partner + close friend to Australia.
I look forward to advancing our ongoing defence engagement as Comprehensive Strategic Partners and reiterate our commitment for closer cooperation in the #IndoPacific. pic.twitter.com/68bxyCkxyf…