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Started the day with meeting Defence Minister @PeterDutton_MP. We followed up on the 2+2 discussions last year.
Defence and security are key pillars of the India-Australia partnership.
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Thank @AlboMP and @SenatorWong for the exchange of views on our ties.
Gratified at the strong bipartisan support for deepening the partnership with India.
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Nice to meet Immigration Minister @AlexHawkeMP .
A useful discussion on talent,mobility and globalization.
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A fruitful roundtable this afternoon with Australia based CEOs. So encouraging to hear their experiences of India's improved ease of doing business.
Discussed why post Covid world must be resilient,trusted & transparent. Thank Australia India Chamber of Commerce for organizing.
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A review of our bilateral cooperation with @SecBlinken. The readout on progress in different domains was positive. Our strategic partnership has deepened so visibly.
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Good to meet FM @hayashi09615064 in person. Our conversation followed up on two virtual discussions. We prepare for our Annual Summit of Leaders.
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A fitting end to a busy day. Quad FMs visit the @MCG. Presented @MarisePayne with a bat signed by @imVkohli.
A message of fair play and rules of the game.
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Visited the Shrine of Remembrance, one of Australia’s largest war memorials.
A solemn moment to honour the memory of the fallen soldiers.
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Nice to meet Victoria Premier @DanielAndrewsMP. Discussed Covid challenges and recovery efforts. Thanked him for taking care of the Indian community, especially students.
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Positive and productive talks with FM @MarisePayne. Was an opportunity to assess progress on different fronts. A very useful exchange of perspectives on our respective regions.
Welcome Australia's new Maitri initiatives involving scholars, professionals and cultural talent.
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So appropriate to conclude my Melbourne visit meeting the Indian community. Their role in shaping India's positive image is commendable. Key partners in this new phase of our ties.
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Taking Quad forward and advancing our Australian partnership.
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Fondly remembering Sushma Swaraj ji on her birthday. So many situations bring back so many memories.
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Held productive discussions with FM @teddyboylocsin of Philippines.
We are entering a new phase of our partnership. Its basis is the mutuality of national security and development aspirations.
Our conversation covered a range of issues dealing with both.
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Visited the Intramuros heritage site in Manila.
Interesting historical connection with Raja Matanda. Paid my respects to national hero Jose Rizal.
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Tributes to the brave jawans who made the supreme sacrifice at Pulwama.
Their memory will always motivate us to fight the evil of cross-border terrorism.
Today, and always, the nation will remember.
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Nice to meet Defense Minister @del_lorenzana of Philippines.
A good discussion on national security challenges and expanding defense cooperation.
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A warm conversation on economic recovery and development cooperation with Finance Minister @SecSonnySays and Agriculture Minister @DarAgriculture of the Philippines.
Appreciate their long association with India and their enthusiasm for strengthening our partnership.
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Warm greetings to FM Nikola Selaković and the Government and people of Serbia on their National Day.
Look forward to another year of strong engagement in our ties.
@MFASerbia
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Best wishes to my friend and dear ministerial colleague @HardeepSPuri on his birthday. May you to be blessed with good health, boundless energy and continued success in service of the nation.
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Glad to meet the Indian community in the Philippines before my departure. They are an effective bridge between our societies. Their achievements have helped shape India's image.
Thank them for their contribution.
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National Day greetings to FM @GLandsbergis and the Government and people of Lithuania.
Confident that our relationship will continue to advance further.
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संत रविदास जयंती की जयंती पर उन्हें शत्-शत् नमन।
उनके सामाजिक एकता, करुणा और न्याय के आदर्श हमें वांचितो की मदद करने के लिए हमेशा प्रेरित करते रहेंगे।
#सबके_संत_रविदास
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Greetings to FM Dr. Mamadou Tangara and the Government and people of The Gambia on their Independence Day.
Committed to strengthening of our friendly ties.
@OfficialMofa
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Warm felicitations to 🇦🇺 FM @MarisePayne for now becoming the longest-serving Australian female Senator.
Her record of public service is exemplary. A pleasure to work with her.
External Affairs Minister of India. Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Gujarat State.