During a high‑profile summit in Melbourne, Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese inked 18 pivotal agreements that span civil nuclear energy, maritime security, critical minerals, and comprehensive economic cooperation. The nuclear pact, the first commercial uranium supply deal since the 2014 cooperation agreement, is a landmark step for India’s expanding nuclear power programme.

Nuclear Energy: A New Chapter

India’s growing demand for clean, low‑carbon energy has led to a strategic partnership with Australia to secure a steady supply of uranium. Modi highlighted that this collaboration will not only bolster India’s energy security but also align the country with global nuclear standards.

Maritime Security & Defence Collaboration

The maritime security roadmap formalises joint efforts between the Indian Coast Guard and Australia’s Maritime Border Command, covering law enforcement, domain awareness and border protection. Shipbuilding, repair and maintenance will also be jointly pursued, strengthening Indo‑Pacific maritime resilience.

Critical Minerals & Cyber Security

Both governments launched a “Critical Minerals Corridor” and a partnership focused on cyber, critical technologies and supply chains. These initiatives aim to secure strategic resources essential for clean‑energy transition and to build a resilient, interoperable defence industrial base.

Economic and Investment Frameworks

The parties agreed to expedite the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) and a bilateral investment protection framework, encouraging Australian investment across India’s diversified markets and boosting trade flows.

Modi underscored the Indo‑Pacific as a shared vision for democracies, calling the new agreements a testament to mutual trust and a counterbalance to China’s growing military presence in the region.