‘I will travel to India and Malaysia from September 4 to 6. On my first visit to India as Prime Minister, I will visit New Delhi and India’s financial capital, Mumbai, to strengthen the strategic partnership between our two countries,’ he said.
Noting that the two nations have?strong and growing economic and trade ties, he said India is Australia’s fifth largest export market with total exports of USD 11.4 billion.
‘There is potential for further cooperation in resources, science, technology and education,’ Abbott said.
‘My visit will be an opportunity to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi early in the term of his government to increase bilateral cooperation to advance our mutual interests,’ he added.
Abbott is also expected to meet other senior political leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee.
Speculation is high that Abbott’s visit to India would see the two nations sign the much-awaited uranium deal.
Earlier this month, media reports here said the deal on the much awaited civil nuclear agreement will be formally signed by Prime Minister Abbott during his visit in September.
Noting that the two nations have?strong and growing economic and trade ties, he said India is Australia’s fifth largest export market with total exports of USD 11.4 billion.
‘There is potential for further cooperation in resources, science, technology and education,’ Abbott said.
‘My visit will be an opportunity to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi early in the term of his government to increase bilateral cooperation to advance our mutual interests,’ he added.
Abbott is also expected to meet other senior political leaders, including President Pranab Mukherjee.
Speculation is high that Abbott’s visit to India would see the two nations sign the much-awaited uranium deal.
Earlier this month, media reports here said the deal on the much awaited civil nuclear agreement will be formally signed by Prime Minister Abbott during his visit in September.