Modi Arrives in Melbourne Amid Planned Human Rights Protests
More than 20,000 people are expected at the community event as Australia and India prepare defense, security and trade announcements.
- On Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed about 30,000 people at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marking the centerpiece of his visit to Australia.
- Canberra and New Delhi aim to expand defense, security, and nuclear energy cooperation, building on economic momentum from a 2022 partial free trade deal that cut tariffs and opened markets for goods and services.
- Protest groups including the Alliance Against Islamophobia and Khalistan movement supporters vowed to demonstrate against "bigotry and persecution," while the Australian Federal Police issued a warning earlier this week regarding an online death threat to Modi.
- Amnesty International urged Albanese to press India on its "commitment to human rights, democratic freedoms and the rule of law," while the prime minister yesterday reaffirmed India remains "such an important relationship for Australia."
- Both nations continue negotiating a comprehensive trade deal to address sensitive market access issues, while New Delhi intends to expand its nuclear power industry to support data center development and reduce fossil fuel dependence.
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PM Narendra Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Melbourne
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed a large gathering of the Indian community at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium, with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joining the event in a special gesture reflecting the close ties between the two countries. PM Modi thanked the diaspora for the warm welcome and praised its contribution to strengthening India-Australia relations, describing the community as a “living bridge” between the two …
Love and protests at Indian PM Modi’s visit
Multiple protest groups and far-right nationalists gathered outside as the Indian-Australian diaspora packed a sold-out ‘Melbourne meets Modi’ event at the Marvel Stadium in Docklands today. Around 30,000 members of the Indian diaspora throughout Australia were expected at Docklands Stadium on Thursday night for a… Read more The post Love and protests at Indian PM Modi’s visit appeared first on Star Community.
PM Modi in Melbourne Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian community in Melbourne. A crowd of over 30,000 people gathered. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was also present, giving Modi a warm welcome and calling him a true friend of Australia.
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