Australia’s Defence Minister Visits India to Strengthen Defence Ties

Australia’s Defence Minister Visits India to Strengthen Defence Ties
Australia's new deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles smiles during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra on May 23, 2022. Photo by Saeed Khan / AFP via Getty Images
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Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday arrived in India to hold a bilateral meeting with his Indian counterpart in a bid to bolster defence ties.

In a post on Twitter on Tuesday, Marles praised India as a “top-tier partner” and a “close friend” to Australia.

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