Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on a visit to Australia after traveling from Indonesia, received a formal welcome in Melbourne on Thursday from his counterpart Anthony Albanese, complete with a guard of honor and the Indian national anthem. Later that day, both leaders took part in the India-Australia CEO Forum—revived in 2023—where Modi urged Australian firms to invest in areas like manufacturing, clean energy, and artificial intelligence. Speaking at a business reception tied to the forum, Modi told corporate leaders from both nations that their gathering demonstrated the mutual trust and common goals between India and Australia. The visit aims to strengthen the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and deepen economic cooperation.