EAM Jaishankar calls on Australian PM Anthony Albanese in Sydney

New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Sydney, on Saturday called on Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and discussed the bilateral strategic partnership, ahead of the latter’s visit to India next month.

IBNS • 18 Feb 2023, 11:50 am

In tweets, the EAM said he conveyed the personal greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Australian PM.

Jaishankar tweeted, “Delighted to call on PM @AlboMP of Australia today morning in Kirribilli House in Sydney. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi.

“Our discussions reflected the full spirit of our strategic partnership. Apprised @AlboMP of recent developments in that regard."

“P.S.: Of course, discussed cricket :)”, Jaishankar added.

P.S.: Of course, discussed cricket :)
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 18, 2023

The Australian PM in a tweet on the meeting said, “It was wonderful to meet with @DrSJaishankar this morning ahead of my trip to India next month.

“We discussed our strategic partnership, economic opportunities and the people-to-people ties that enrich our nations.”

The EAM flew to Sydney from Fiji where he attended the 12th World Hindi Conference.