Australia DPM Richard Marles visits India to strengthen defence ties
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles is in India, where he has held high-level talks. He discussed regional and global security issues with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. Australia has been looking to bolster regional ties, amid China's growing military presence. Canberra has also been under pressure to increase military spending, and strengthen engagement with Indo Pacific allies. India is the third stop on Mr Marles' tour of South and Southeast Asia. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Richard Marles is in India, where he has held high-level talks. He discussed regional and global security issues with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. Australia has been looking to bolster regional ties, amid China's growing military presence. Canberra has also been under pressure to increase military spending, and strengthen engagement with Indo Pacific allies. India is the third stop on Mr Marles' tour of South and Southeast Asia. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.