Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India from Australia on Wednesday, capping off a three-nation journey that included stops in Japan and Papua New Guinea.
“A successful three nation tour concludes! PM @narendramodi emplanes for Delhi following a three nation visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, fostering stronger linkages with partner countries,” Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a tweet.
PM Modi concluded his three-nation tour with a visit to Australia. On Wednesday, he met with his Australian colleague, Anthony Albanese.
PM Modi utilised “cricket diplomacy” to explain India-Australia ties, declaring, “Our ties have entered the T20 mode!”
“I am visiting Australia within two months of the visit of my friend Prime Minister Albanese to India. This is our sixth meeting in the last one year. This reflects the depth of our comprehensive relations, convergence in our views and maturity of our ties. In the language of cricket, our ties have entered the T20 mode,” PM Modi said in a joint press briefing with Anthony Albanese.
“I invite PM Anthony Albanese and all Australian cricket fans to India for the Cricket World Cup this year. At that time, you will also get to see the grand Diwali celebration in India,” he added.
Prime Minister Modi stated that he and Albanese discussed the subject of temple attacks in Australia.