Modi and Albanese meet in Melbourne, discuss uranium export

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne on Thursday, July 9, 2026, for high-level talks aimed at deepening the strategic partnership between their nations. The meeting, part of Modi's three-nation tour, focused on expanding cooperation in critical minerals, trade, defense, and security, with a potential agreement on uranium exports to India being a closely watched agenda item.

Modi arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday night, receiving a ceremonial guard of honor and a warm welcome from the local Indian diaspora. The leaders co-chaired the third annual India-Australia summit, where they discussed strengthening ties across sectors of mutual interest. A key focus was cooperation on critical minerals, essential for clean energy technologies and advanced industries, as both countries work to diversify their supply chains.

Officials and media reports indicated that a commercial uranium supply agreement to support India's nuclear power program could be finalized during the visit. When asked about the potential deal, Prime Minister Albanese stated he would have more to say following his discussions with Modi, adding that both...