PM Modi holds wide-ranging talks with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

PM Modi holds wide-ranging talks with Australian PM Anthony Albanese

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Australia today, 24 May, held wide-ranging talks with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese, to boost the ties amidst the two countries in areas of renewable energy, trade and defence.

PM Modi further said that the two leaders also spoke on the temple vandalism in Australia.

PM Modi in the past discussed the issue of attack on temples in Australia and activities of separatist elements adding that
the Australian PM had ensured strict action against those indulging in such vandalism of places of worship

We will not accept any elements that harm the friendly and warm ties between the India-Australia relationship by their action or thoughts. PM Albanese further assured PM Modi once again today Wednesday, that he will take strict actions against such elements in the future also.

Meanwhile in March, a prominent Hindu temple in Brisbane, Shree Laxmi Narayan Temple, was attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters. This was the fourth incident of vandalism against Hindu temples in two months in Australia.

Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Australia’s Carrum Downs was vandalised with anti-Hindu graffiti. And on January 12, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Australia’s Mill Park was smeared with anti-India and anti-Hindu graffiti. The temple was vandalised by anti-India elements with anti-India slogans written on the temple’s walls, located in the suburb of Mill Park, The Australia Today reported.

Ahead of the talks, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at the Admiralty House in Sydney.

The talks took place a day following PM Modi address to the Indian community at a rally in Sydney that was also attended by Albanese.

News input KV Raman