Australia, India Look to Deepen Ties as Beijing Continues Push Into Indian Ocean

Iranian, Russia, and Chinese warships during a joint military drill in the Indian ocean. Iran, Russia and China will began today joint naval drills for three days in the Indian Ocean, seeking to reinforce "common security", an Iranian naval official said on Jan. 21 2022. Iranian Army office/AFP via Getty Images

Australia and India will look to deepen diplomatic ties as both countries move to establish a network of stability and security in the Indo-Pacific.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar spoke at a joint press conference on Oct. 11.