Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison held an online summit on Thursday focussing on ways to broaden bilateral ties in a range of areas like healthcare, trade and defence.
In his opening remarks, Modi said he believed that it is the "perfect time and perfect opportunity" to further strengthen the relationship between India and Australia.
"We have immense possibilities to make our friendship stronger," Modi said, adding: "How our relations become a 'factor of stability' for the Indo-Pacific region and the world, how we work together for global good, all these aspects need to be considered."