Aus Defence Min meets Modi, Sushma; to meet Parrikar tomorrow

Australian Defence Minister Kevin Andrews today arrived here and held discussions with the top leadership to enhance cooperation in the crucial sector.

Andrews met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and discussed ways to strengthen to strengthen the "Indo-Pacific partnership".

His visit to India comes days ahead of the joint naval exercise between the two countries.

Andrews will hold delegation-level talks and meet his Indian counterpart Manohar Parrikar tomorrow during which the 'Make in India' would be a key area of focus.