Newsinc24 Team 
Defence minister Rajnath Singh has said that India and Australia share an important partnership which is based on a shared vision of free, open, inclusive and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. Speaking at the 2+2 ministerial dialogue in New Delhi on Saturday, he said that the two democracies have a common interest in peace and prosperity of the entire region. The 2+2 dialogue signifies the importance of the India – Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, he said.
In the meeting Autralian side was represented by Ms. Marise Payne, Foreign Minister and Peter Dutton, Defence Minister while Indian foregn affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar was also present. In a tweet Jaishankar said that 2+2 meeting was productive.
A productive 2+2 meeting today with Australia. pic.twitter.com/wVorRj4rks
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) September 11, 2021
During the discussions both sides emphasised the need to ensure free flow of trade, adherence to international rules and norms and sustainable economic growth in the entire region. They exchanged views on Afghanistan, Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific, cooperation in multilateral formats and other related topics. India invited Australia to engage India’s growing defence industry and to collaborate in co-production and co-development of defence equipment. On the bilateral defence cooperation, both countries decided to expand military engagements across services, facilitate greater defence information sharing and to work closely for mutual logistic support.
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