Beyond three Cs, the new lexicon of India-Australia ties
The article details the significant expansion of India-Australia ties, moving beyond traditional areas to a 'T-20 mode' Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. It highlights robust cooperation in trade and investment, driven by the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) and ambitious bilateral trade targets. Defence collaboration has intensified through high-level exchanges and joint military exercises. Furthermore, the partnership extends to energy (renewable energy, potential uranium exports) and education (student exchange, joint research, vocational training). The article also emphasizes the shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, strengthened through multilateral fora like Quad and IORA, and various trilateral initiatives aimed at supply chain resilience and regional stability.
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