Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the relationship between Australia and India has “never been stronger.” He shared his enthusiasm about continuing to work with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to build a prosperous and secure future for the Indo-Pacific region.

The statement followed a congratulatory phone call from PM Modi, who applauded Albanese for his party’s historic victory in Saturday’s general elections.

“Thank you for the call Prime Minister Narendra Modi and for your warm congratulations. The relationship between Australia and India has never been stronger. I look forward to working with you over the coming years to build a prosperous future for our region,” Albanese posted on X.

In response, PM Modi emphasized strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP), expressing renewed commitment to collaboration. “Spoke with my friend Anthony Albanese to personally congratulate him on his party’s historic victory. We agreed to work together with renewed vigour to advance the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and explore new areas of cooperation,” Modi wrote.

According to India’s Ministry of External Affairs, both leaders reiterated their commitment to advancing the CSP, which has shown robust growth over the past five years across sectors such as trade, education, defence, and clean energy. They also acknowledged the Indian diaspora’s role in enhancing bilateral ties.

The leaders discussed regional and global issues, reaffirming their dedication to promoting a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific. PM Modi also invited Albanese to visit India for the upcoming Annual Summit and the QUAD Summit later this year.

Modi had earlier congratulated Albanese immediately after the election results, noting the Australian people’s confidence in his leadership. The Labor Party secured 92 seats—only the third time a party has crossed the 90-seat mark in the country’s history.

Albanese’s first overseas visit in his new term will be to Indonesia, though he also spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump about trade tariffs.

Previously, Modi and Albanese met during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro last November, where they held the second Australia-India Annual Summit and marked progress in areas like trade, clean energy, security, science, mobility, and cultural exchange.

Both leaders stressed the compatibility of India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative with Australia’s ‘Future Made in Australia’ vision, identifying it as a means to generate jobs, drive economic growth, and ensure regional prosperity.

India and Australia also collaborate under the Quad grouping, alongside the United States and Japan, to further shared strategic and economic goals.