Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on Monday enjoyed a ride on Delhi Metro. Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull was seen clicking selfies with PM Modi in the Delhi metro train. 'Modi, Modi' chants echoed as PM Modi and Turnbull greeted people after arriving at Mandi House metro station.
Earlier on Monday, India and Australia inked six pacts including one aimed at boosting counter-terrorism cooperation after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull.
The two leaders held comprehensive discussions on bilateral, regional and international issues of mutual interest and concern. At a joint press event with Turnbull, Modi said they reviewed the entire gamut of ties and took many “forward looking” decisions including one on earlyholding of the next round of talks on comprehensive economic cooperation agreement.
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Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull and PM Narendra Modi arrive at Akshardham metro station
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Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull takes a selfie with PM Narendra Modi in the Delhi metro train.
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'Modi, Modi' chants as PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull greet people at Mandi House metro station
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PM Narendra Modi and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull arrive at Mandi House metro station, for a ride in Delhi Metro
Emphasising on peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Modi said challenges like terrorism and cyber security require global strategy and solutions. The two sides inked a pact to boost counter-terrorism cooperation which was signed between the Ministry of Home Affairs and its counterpart Australian ministry.
While Modi noted that Australia was ready to supply uranium to India, Turnbull said his government was looking forward to exporting uranium to India “as soon as possible”. Turnbull arrived yesterday on a four-day visit, his first to the country after assuming office in 2015.
(With inputs from agencies)
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