PM Modi Congratulates Albanese on Re-election, Eyes Stronger India-Australia Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm congratulations to Anthony Albanese on his historic re-election as the Prime Minister of Australia. Albanese’s victory marks a rare political milestone, making him the first Australian leader in over two decades to secure consecutive terms in office.
In a message that underscored the growing strategic partnership between the two nations, Modi wrote:
“Congratulations @AlboMP on your resounding victory and re-election as Prime Minister of Australia! This emphatic mandate indicates the enduring faith of the Australian people in your leadership. I look forward to working together to further deepen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance our shared vision for peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”
India-Australia Relations
Albanese’s re-election is being viewed as an opportunity to build on the deepening India-Australia relations. Under his leadership, Australia has aligned closely with India on key regional and strategic priorities, especially through platforms like the Quad, where both countries cooperate with the United States and Japan to ensure a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.
Albanese’s Victory and Message
The Australian leader’s win was met with domestic approval, with projections showing his center-left Labor Party likely increasing its majority—a rare feat for an incumbent in a second term. In his victory speech, Albanese emphasized national values over external influences, stating:
“Australians have chosen to face global challenges the Australian way, looking after each other while building for the future. We do not need to beg or borrow or copy from anywhere else. We do not seek our inspiration overseas. We find it right here in our values and in our people.”
Strengthening the Indo-Pacific Vision
With both countries sharing democratic values, economic ties, and strategic concerns, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, Albanese’s continued leadership is expected to bring further momentum to bilateral cooperation. From trade and technology to defense and climate resilience, the India-Australia partnership is being positioned as a cornerstone of regional stability.
As global power equations evolve, the reaffirmed leadership in Canberra and the enthusiastic response from New Delhi signal a commitment to deeper collaboration that will shape the Indo-Pacific’s future.
