India-Australia Strengthen Ties; sign 6 agreements
Source: Economic Times
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Overview
- News in Brief
- India-Australia strengthen ties; sign 6 agreements
Why in the News?
Wide-ranging dialogue between PM Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull who is on his maiden trip to India as the PM
News in Brief
- Amid Chinese aggressive policies in the South China Sea, India and Australia have decided to expand their defence and security partnership.
India-Australia strengthen ties; sign 6 agreements
- Agreements were signed after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull.
- The two leaders decided to significantly expand their ties in several key areas including defence, trade, energy and education.
- They also held talks on Canberra supplying uranium to Indian nuclear power plants. I
The signed Mou are
- Health and medicine
- Sports
- Environment, Climate and Wildlife
- Civil aviation security
- Cooperation in space technology
- Expand counter-terror cooperation
Other Outcomes
- Australia had decided to join the International Solar Alliance put together India’s Initiative.
- The two leaders also decided to significantly expand their ties in several key areas including defence, trade, energy, education and skill development.
- Inaugurated a Nano-technology research centre jointly established by TERI Institute and Deakin University of Australia.
- supply uranium to India as soon as possible which was signed civil nuclear
cooperation in 2013.
About Australia
Australia, the world’s sixth-largest country by total area, is a unique and diverse nation known for its remarkable landscapes, rich indigenous culture, and vibrant cities. As a developed country with a high standard of living, Australia plays a significant role in global economics, culture, and politics.
Geography
- Location and Size: Australia is located in the Southern Hemisphere, bordered by the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It covers an area of approximately 7.7 million square kilometres.
- Topography: The country boasts a varied topography that includes the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system; the vast Outback, known for its arid deserts; and mountain ranges like the Great Dividing Range.
- Climate: Australia’s climate ranges from tropical in the north to temperate in the south, with significant variations due to its vast size.
Demographics
- Population: As of 2023, Australia’s population is approximately 26 million people, with a majority living in urban areas along the coast.
- Major Cities: Key cities include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, each known for their distinct culture and economic contributions.
- Cultural Diversity: Australia is a multicultural society with a significant immigrant population. Indigenous Australians, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, have lived on the continent for over 60,000 years.
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