Australian Defence Minister starts his day with Yoga on second day of India visit
21 Jun 2022 15:05:48
New Delhi, June 21: Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Tuesday, started off his day with Yoga amidst his ongoing visit to India to strengthen defence and security cooperation between both countries.
The Australian Defence Minister arrived in India for a 4-day visit on Monday. His visit marks the first high-level visit from Australia after newly elected PM Anthony Albanese came to power last month.
The minister also noted that India is one of Australia's closest security partners and the Government is focused on revitalising Australia's historically deep engagement with our partners across the Indo-Pacific.
Taking to Twitter, Marles said, “An early morning start with some yoga, ahead of a busy couple of days here in India. Looking forward to a packed couple of days, meeting my counterparts and seeing firsthand our close partnership.”
Replying to his tweet, Marles’s Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh, appreciated the Australia Deputy PM's participation, saying that this made the Yoga Day celebrations “remarkable” and “special”.
Singh said, “Glad to see the Deputy Prime Minister and the Defence Minister of Australia, @RichardMarlesMP doing Yoga on the #InternationalDayofYoga. His participation in the Yoga Day programme makes these celebrations remarkable and special. Looking forward to meet him in New Delhi.”
The Australian Defence Minister arrived in India for a 4-day visit on Monday. His visit marks the first high-level visit from Australia after newly elected PM Anthony Albanese came to power last month.
During his visit from June 20-23, he is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
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Marles stated that Rajnath Singh has been instrumental in advancing India-Australia defence ties and he looks forward to working with him to enhance the defence pillar of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries.
The minister also noted that India is one of Australia's closest security partners and the Government is focused on revitalising Australia's historically deep engagement with our partners across the Indo-Pacific.