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Text of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi's address at a programme held to unveil statue of Mahatma Gandhi, at Roma Street Parkland, in Brisbane


उपस्थित सभी महानुभाव,

अभी दो घंटे पहले G -20 का समापन हुआ और अब मेरा विधिवत ऑस्ट्रेलिया के साथ Bilateral मीटिंग का कार्यक्रम शुरू हुआ और प्रारंभ पूज्य बापू के Statue के अनावरण के साथ-साथ उनको नमन कर करके हो रहा है। यह मेरे लिए बहुत सौभाग्य की बात है।

मैं, इसके जो traditional owner है इस धरती के, उनको विशेष रूप से अभिनंदन करता हूं। इस कार्य के लिए और मैं आभार भी व्यक्त करता हूं। मैं ब्रिसबेन के मेयर का भी बहुत आभार व्यक्त करता हूं कि इस काम के लिए उन्होंने हमें सहयोग दिया और हर भारतीय की भावना का आदर किया। इसके लिए मैं उनका भी आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। इन दिनों भारत में मेरे विषय को लेकर के एक चर्चा चलती है और मैं भी सुनकर के कभी-कभी हैरान होता हूं। कुछ लोग यह कहते हैं कि मोदी प्रधानमंत्री बनने के बाद बार-बार गांधी का नाम लेते हैं और हर चीज में गांधी को लाते हैं। लेकिन आज हेमंत भाई ने जो घटना सुनाई उसके बाद में समझता हूं इस प्रकार की चर्चा करने वालों को जवाब मिला होगा कि जब मैं मुख्यमंत्री भी नहीं था और ब्रिसबेन भी जाता हूं, तब भी यहां के लोगों से गांधी की बात करता हूं। मेरा यह Commitment है मेरा यह समर्पण है, यह मेरा उनके प्रति श्रद्धा के भाव की अभिव्यक्ति है।

हमारे शर्मा जी का परिवार यहां बैठा है। उस समय जो मुझे, मेरी खातिरदारी करते थे, जब मैं यहां आया। पुराने लोगों को मैं देख रहा हूं। काफी परिचित चेहरे मुझे नजर आ रहे हैं, लेकिन बड़े लम्बे अरसे के बाद आज मेरा आप सब के बीच आना हुआ है। लेकिन एक अच्छे अवसर पर मुझे आने का सौभाग्य मिला है।

2 अक्तूबर को पोरबंदर की धरती पर किसी इंसान का जन्म नहीं हुआ था बल्कि 2 अक्तूबर को पोरबंदर की धरती पर एक युग का जन्म हुआ था। और मैं मानता हूं कि महात्मा गांधी आज भी दुनिया के लिए उतने ही relevant है, जितने कि वे अपने जीवनकाल में थे।

आज विश्व दो बड़े संकटों से गुजर रहा है और पूरे विश्व को उसकी चिंता है, चर्चा है। हमारी जी-20 Summit में भी इन दोनों बातों की चर्चा में काफी समय भी गया है और हमें उन दो बातों का जवाब महात्मा गांधी के जीवन में से मिलता है। महात्मा गांधी के जीवन की बातों को अगर हम देखेंगे, तो आज विश्व जिन समस्या-ओं से जूझ रहा है। उसका जवाब ढूंढने में हमें कोई दिक्कत नहीं होगी। आज दुनिया को एक चिंता है Global Warming की और दुनिया को दूसरी चिंता है Terrorism की, आतंकवाद की।

Global Warming के मूल में मुनष्य की जो प्रकृति का शोषण करने का स्वभाव रहा। सदियों से हमने प्रकृति का शोषण किया, प्रकृति का विनाश किया और उसी ने आज ग्लो्बल वार्मिंग का हमारे लिए संकट पैदा किया है। महात्मा गांधी हमेशा प्रकृति- से प्रेम करने का संदेश देते थे। उनकी पूरी जीवनचर्या में Exploitation of the nature, उसका विरोध करते थे। मनुष्य को एक सीमा तक ही milking of the nature का ही अधिकार है। उससे ज्यादा प्रकृति से लेने का अधिकार नहीं है। यह बात महात्मा गांधी जी ने जीवन मे करके दिखाई थी।

अगर हमने प्रकृति का शोषण न किया होता, मुनष्य की आवश्यकता के अनुसार बस milking of nature किया होता, तो आज जो पूरे विश्व को जिस प्रकार के संकटों को झेलना पड़ रहा है, शायद हमें जूझना न पड़ता।

महात्मा गांधी जब 25 के कालखंड में, 20- 25 के कालखंड में, 1925– 1930 में साबरमती आश्रम में रहते थे। 1930 में दांडी यात्रा के लिए वो चल पड़े थे, उसके बाद वापस कभी साबरमती आश्रम नहीं आए थे और साबरमती नदी के किनारे पर रहते थे। उस समय साबरमती नदी लबालब पानी से भारी हुई रहती थी। 1920-25 के कालखंड में पानी की कोई कमी नहीं थी लेकिन उस समय भी अगर गांधी को पानी कोई देता था और ज्यादा पानी देता था तो गांधी उसको डांटते थे कि पानी क्यों बरबाद कर रहे हो, पानी आधा ग्लिास दो जरूरत पड़ी तो कोई दूसरी बार मांगेगा। गांधी इतने आग्रही रहते थे। अपने पास आए हुए लिफाफे के पीछे वो लिखते थे, क्योंकि उनको मालूम था कि मैं ज्यादा कागज उपयोग करूंगा, तो ज्यादा वृक्ष कटेंगे और तब जाकर के कागज बनेगा और वो भी मैं नहीं करूंगा। यहां तक उनका आग्रह रहता था। हम कल्पना कर सकते हैं गांधी के जीवन की हर बात में कि वो प्रकृति की रक्षा के संबंध में कितने सजग थे और अपने जीवन आचरण के माध्यम से प्रकृति की रक्षा का संदेश कितना देते थे और वही जीवन अगर हम जीते या आज भी अगर उस जीवन को हम स्वीकार करे तो हम Global Warming की दुनिया की जो चिंता है, उस दुनिया को बचाने में हमारी तरफ से भी कुछ न कुछ योगदान दे सकते हैं। महात्मा गांधी ने हमें अहिंसा का मार्ग सिखाया, यह अहिंसा का शस्त्र, यह सिर्फ अंग्रेजों के खिलाफ लड़ाई लड़ने का साधन था, ऐसा नहीं है। अंहिसा, यह Article of faith महात्मा गांधी का यह विश्वास था कि हम शब्द् से भी किसी की हिंसा नहीं कर सकते। शस्त्र से तो हिंसा की बात बहुत दूर की है और अगर आज विश्व ने गांधी के उस अंहिसा के संदेश को पचाया होता, समझने की कोशिश की होती; "Holier-than-thou" मैं तुमसे बड़ा हूं; मैं तुमसे से ताकतवर हूं; मैं तुमसे अच्छा हूं; मेरा रास्ता ही से सही है इस प्रकार के जो विवादों के अंदर जो दुनिया फंसी हुई है और जिसको अपनी बात को सिद्ध करने के लिए शस्त्र का सहारा लिया जा रहा है और निर्दोष लोगों को मौत के घाट उतार दिया जा रहा है; महात्मा गांधी का संदेश उस रास्तें से हमें भटकने से बचा सकता था।

आज भी विश्व के लिए सबके प्रति आदर का भाव, सबके प्रति समानता का भाव, यही हमें विश्व से बचने का रास्ता हो सकता है। कोई किसी से बड़ा है और इसलिए अगर मैं उसको चुनौती दूं, उसको खत्म करूं। यह रास्ता विश्व को मंजूर नहीं है। जगत बदल चुका है। और महात्मा गांधी ने जो सपना देखा था उस सपने की ताकत कितनी है वो आज दुनिया को समझ में आना शुरू हुआ है।

मैं विशेष रूप से उन परिवारों का भी आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। जब मैं आया और ऐसी बातें की और उस पर वो लगे रहे। हेमंत और उनके सारे दोस्तों से मैं पूछ रहा था कि हेमंत, तुम्हारे बाल कहां चले गए तो कल्पना ने मुझको कहा कि मैं तो उसको ठीक खिला रही हूं। आपके दोस्त को मैं खिला रही हूं आप चिंता मत कीजिए। ऐसा एक पारिवारिक वातारण इतने पुराने साथियों बातों-बातों में मन से जो बात निकली मैंने भी कभी सोचा नहीं था कि ये लोग यह काम तो करेंगे ही, लेकिन वो सौभाग्य मेरे नसीब में होगा, शायद कोई ईश्वरीय संकेत है कि इस काम के लिए मुझे अवसर मिला।

जो लोग बाहर हैं, यहां पहुंच नहीं पाएं हैं, उनका भी मैं सम्मान पूर्वक आदर करता हूं। और उनका गौरव करता हूं आप सबका भी मैं आभार व्यक्त करता हूं। फिर एक बार मैं सबका अभिनंदन करता हूं। यह महान काम करने के लिए बहुत बहुत धन्यावाद और पूज्य बापू को हम सब प्रणाम करते हुए उनसे प्रेरणा लेकर के मानवजाति के कल्याण के लिए जो कुछ भी कर सकते हैं करने का हम प्रयास करें। बहुत बहुत शुभकामनाएं।
 

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Highlights of PM's Statement on Energy at G20 Summit


"¢ Increased access to affordable, assured and clean energy supply for all should be our primary goal. It is a major economic opportunity for all countries.

"¢ Let us make an ambitious and innovative effort to make renewable, especially solar energy, competitive with conventional energy. In Gujarat, the canal-top project worked well and saved water, too.

"¢ Pricing of carbon, especially in mature markets with universal availability of power, can stimulate shift to renewable energy.

"¢ Let us increase our collective R&D efforts and collaboration; and, ensure dissemination to all countries. For this, I would propose that we set up a global virtual centre for clean energy research and development, with adequate public funding, which will fund collaborative projects in diverse sources of clean energy, smart grids, energy efficiency, etc. India and the United States have built an excellent virtual centre on a bilateral basis, with matching public and private funding. We can select a team of outstanding experts to evaluate and judge research projects. The results should be available to all countries.

"¢ We should also discuss innovative funding models to ensure rapid expansion of renewable energy in decentralised manner in rural areas.

"¢ In countries like India, there are vast opportunities for those wishing to invest in clean coal technology, since our dependence will not reduce very soon.

"¢ Nuclear energy can still be a safe, reliable and clean source of energy. It will be an important part of our mix.

"¢ Energy efficiency is the best source of clean energy. In India, for example, building energy efficiency and efficiency in areas such as buildings, household appliances and industrial goods is receiving strong attention. I invite you to come and invest in this sector in India.

"¢ I also believe that change in lifestyle and economy in consumption will be the most enduring response to energy challenges.

"¢ G20 can be effective in promoting an integrated the natural gas market, ensuring freer trade in gas and ensuring that the markets operate more efficiently.
 

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PM's intervention at the G20 session on "Delivering Global Economic Resilience"

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today expressed India's support for a new global standard on automatic exchange of information, which would be instrumental in getting information about unaccounted money hoarded abroad and enable it's eventual repatriation. He was making an intervention during the G20 session on Delivering Global Economic Resilience. He said he supported all initiatives to facilitate exchange of information and mutual assistance in tax policy and administration.

Noting that increased mobility of capital and technology have created new opportunities for avoiding tax and profit shifting, the Prime Minister said he urged every jurisdiction, especially tax havens, to provide information for tax purposes in accordance with treaty obligations.

The Prime Minister reiterated his call for close policy coordination among major economies, saying this is important not just for also addressing the challenge of black money, but also for security issues like terrorism, drug trafficking, arms smuggling etc. He said although all countries have their domestic priorities, coordinated decisions would "help us all" in the long run. He said the resilience of the global financial system will also depend on cyber security.
 

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PM's intervention on "reform experience and thrust forward" at the Retreat for G20 leaders


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today made an intervention during the Retreat for G20 leaders, on the subject "Reform Experience and Thrust Forward." He was invited to speak on the subject and share his vision of reform, based on his own experiences, by Mr. Tony Abbott, the Prime Minister of Australia.

In his intervention, the Prime Minister stressed that reforms cannot be done by stealth, but have to be people-driven and people-centric. He said reforms should take into account the issues being faced by people. He emphasized that reforms cannot be superficial, but should take into account the root causes of the issues involved. Only then can reforms be durable and long-lasting, he added. In this context, the Prime Minister illustrated by talking of a link between water availability and power. He said farmers often need cheap power to extract groundwater, because water is not otherwise available. However, if water is made available to them, then farmers may no longer require subsidized power. Hence the reform process could move forward taking into account root causes.

The Prime Minister said there is bound to be resistance to reform, and therefore, it is essential to insulate the reform process from politics. He stressed that reform should be an institutionalized process.

The Prime Minister said reforms should lead to simplification of processes, and should also involve improvements in governance processes.

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There was a palpable excitement in India when Prime Minister Narendra Modi jetted off to attend the G-20 summit at Brisbane. This was partly because of the announcement that Modi would be embarking on a bilateral tour of Australia at the completion of the meeting of world leaders, and that he would be addressing the Indian diaspora in Sydney tomorrow, in what was a much anticipated recreation of the Madison Square Garden moment in New York two months ago. This time, Modi is expected to speak to a crowd of around 20,000 people.

Engaging with the Indian expatriate community is, indeed, fast becoming Modi's signature move on his tours abroad. There is nothing quite as effective as mass fervor in conveying political strength and India's charismatic premier realizes its inherent potential. From a foreign policy and regional security perspective, however, it is Modi's meeting with his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott that promises a more interesting outcome.

There are a number of issues for discussion, but one that is likely to top strategic agenda is "maritime security."
Ever since Canberra officially declared its interests in the Indian Ocean last year, there has been speculation in the strategic community about an evolving maritime coalition in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Indeed, Australia has in recent years sought to strengthen its nautical posture in the Indian Ocean, reviving its ties with regional states. It is, however, the vigorous pursuit of its relationship with India that has provided evidence of Canberra's desire to play a larger security role in the IOR.

Maritime watchers point out that Australia's consistent efforts for a deeper, more purposeful maritime association with India have begun to bear fruit.
Last year, at the special invitation of Australia, the Indian Navy sent its latest indigenous warship INS Sahyadri to participate in the International Fleet Review (IFR) in Sydney – a move widely perceived as a sign of a growing nautical convergence.
The maritime interaction was widely perceived as the first concrete achievement in a set of deliverables envisaged during AK Anthony's visit to Canberra in June last year, when the two sides had signed an agreement on regular ministerial level meetings, frequent defense exchanges, and deeper maritime collaboration. Safety of sea-borne trade was on the agenda during Abbot's visit to New Delhi in September this year, with both sides reaffirming the need for a "peaceful, prosperous and stable Asia-Pacific region, underpinned by cooperative mechanisms.

By all accounts, however, it is the decision to hold a bilateral maritime exercise in 2015 that has been the most encouraging development in India-Australia maritime ties – especially since the last time the two navies engaged operationally was during Exercise Malabar in 2007. Still, the maritime interaction between the Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) has yet to attain the critical mass needed for a self-sustaining relationship. While it is true that the two navies have worked together in anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden, joint maritime endeavors still lack the momentum needed for a durable partnership. The statements of intent have been encouraging, but they have yet to trigger operational cooperation in all areas of maritime security.

Maritime analysts believe the Indian navy is keen to expand the scope of the 2015 exercises, but a continuing political ambivalence is preventing the injection of strategic substance into the maritime relationship. If security cooperation has to be taken to a higher level, India has little choice but to focus on high-end engagement during the exercises next year. For this, the current template of operations that limits the interaction to exercises such as search and rescue (SAR) and disaster relief and humanitarian assistance (HADR) needs to be expanded to include high-spectrum operations like anti-submarine warfare and anti-air drills, VBSS operations, and special forces engagement.

It is pertinent that Canberra's options for maritime partnerships in the Indian Ocean are not limited to New Delhi. Australia recently announced a partnership with Seychelles and Mauritius in a "blue economy" project in the Indian Ocean. The centerpiece of the proposal is a plan for greater hydrocarbon exploration and better Australian technology to harvest renewable energy from the ocean's waves. Conceivably, this might prove to be an expensive proposition for Australia. Nonetheless, by underwriting marine economy projects Canberra has shown it is willing to think imaginatively in nurturing its Indian Ocean ties.

Even in its maritime relationship with India, the impetus for bilateral collaboration has come from Australia. The extent to which Canberra regards cooperation with New Delhi as critical for regional maritime security is clear from Australia's 2013 Defence White Paper, which prioritizes relations with India and Indonesia. Interestingly, only a few months after the release of the White Paper, Australia released a Country Strategy Document on India that identified the Indian Navy as possessing the most potential for a close maritime partnership.

The attempts to deepen Australia's maritime ties with India come at a time when Canberra is drawing closer with Tokyo, and developing a more pragmatic political equation with Jakarta. Reports from Canberra about a potential deal for the procurement of the Soryu-class submarines from Japan, and Tony Abbott's invitation to Indonesia's new President Joko Widodo to attend the G20 summit, indicates a keenness on Australia's part to improve its strategic relationships in its maritime neighborhood. Friendly relations with Japan and Indonesia are a key factor in India's own geopolitical calculus, and critical in maintaining strategic balance in the Asia-Pacific region.

The two most important factors driving India-Australia maritime security cooperation are the growing Chinese naval presence in the Indian Ocean, and the concept of the "Indo-Pacific." In the past few years China has expanded its military-maritime footprint in the IOR – a reality starkly brought home by the recent deployment of a Chinese submarine to the region. But even as India has watched a greater PLA-N presence in the Indian Ocean with studied wariness, it has desisted from a closer maritime partnership with the U.S., Japan and Australia.

New Delhi does have a point. Close alignment with the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific is a provocative move and one likely to disturb the regional maritime equilibrium. In the search for alternate ideas, however, a suggestion to create Indo-Pacific "middle power coalitions" – an informal arrangement where the powers in the middle would make it a priority to strengthen and help one another, working in self-selecting groups, or "minilateral" arrangements that do not include Beijing or Washington, seems interesting. This sort of arrangement could indeed achieve a favorable end-state without India having to overtly align with the U.S. A number of Indian analysts, in fact, now agree that in the implementation of the current government's "Act East Policy" there is a need to legitimize the "Indo-Pacific" concept – even if in a qualified sense.

The imperative for India to cooperate with Australia is also driven by the fact that the latter is prominent in both the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) and the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), two multilateral institutions in which New Delhi has a significant stake. The Indian Navy has been the motivating force behind the IONS initiative and is keen to see the grouping enhance its stature and utility. Meanwhile, New Delhi continues to play an important role in shaping the IORA agenda, which now has a clear maritime security slant.

In his interactions with Australian policymakers, Modi will be aware that India's interests are best served by a strong nautical relationship with Australia. In the past few weeks New Delhi has shown it is ready to refocus attention on its Indo-Pacific partnerships by reaching out to Japan, the U.S, and Vietnam. A maritime security arrangement with Australia will serve as an auspicious augury.

There is a symbolism in the India-Australia maritime relationship that quietly but firmly reiterates New Delhi's strategic imperatives – a need for presence in the Indo-Pacific, a security role in the region commensurate with India's international stature and a power-projection capability that helps it secure its long-term commercial interests. More importantly, aligning with Australia in the Indo-Pacific reflects a strong political commitment for sustaining a framework of cooperative security in India's near and extended maritime neighborhood.

Abhijit Singh is a research scholar at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses and looks at Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean. He is co-author of the book Indian Ocean Challenges – A Quest for Cooperative Solutions.

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Australia's perceptions of the IOR and the Pacific Rim would be two folds' One, Economic, and two, strategic.

Economically, Australia is building strong ties with China, followed by ties with Japan. It remains Pacific Rim oriented. In fact, as of today, two trade agreements have been signed, one with China and one with Japan.

Australia's strategic policy is dictated by the military alliance that ties Australia and New Zealand and, separately, Australia with the United States n the Pacific Ocean area. In other world, that strategy is governed by the US, since Australia does not have the wherewithal to be considered having adequate muscle to 'police' her strategic and tactual interest.

While Australia, at the bidding and nod of the US, would want to shore up its military interest with India for mutual benefit, it cannot afford to antagonise China, on whom Australia depends on as a cash cow.
 

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PM's address to Indian community at Allphones Arena, Sydney


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today called upon Indians across the world to convert the atmosphere of hope and optimism into a reality of meeting the expectations and aspirations of India's people. Addressing the Indian community at the Allphones Arena in Sydney, the Prime Minister said that on the basis of his experience of the last six months, he could see no reason why the aspirations of millions of Indians could not be fulfilled. He referred to Swami Vivekananda's dream of seeing Mother India as a Vishva Guru once again, and said he believed that dream would be a reality. Do you share the dream, he asked thousands of cheering people in the arena.

The Prime Minister said that he feels a greater sense of responsibility as he is the first Prime Minister born in independent India. "We did not have the fortune to fight for the country's independence. We could not die for India. But we can live for India. So we will live and struggle for India. Today 125 crore Indians share that dream," he said.

"It took 28 years for an Indian PM to make the few hours journey to Australia. Now you will not have to wait 28 years," the Prime Minister said, referring to the shared values of democracy, and the love for cricket that India and Australia share. The Prime Minister exhorted people to recognize the strength of India's democracy. "Let us now do all we can for India's benefit. And then India will work for the benefit of mankind," he said.

The Prime Minister congratulated and complimented the Indian Australian community for working hard and making their karmbhoomi proud. He named prominent Indian-Australians who had excelled for Australia in sports and academics.

The Prime Minister mentioned the work his Government was doing and the new policies and schemes his Government had launched including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, the Make in India initiative, Swachh Bharat and Shramev Jayate. The Prime Minister talked about the decision to allow 100% FDI in Railways.

He said he wanted to do humble things for humble people to make a great improvement in their lives. He spoke of the need to improve access to clean water, electricity and sanitation, inviting the Indian-Australian community to give back to the Motherland in whatever way they could. He spoke of his vision for skill development, and India meeting the skilled manpower requirement of the whole world.

"Governments cannot make a country. People make a country," the Prime Minister said. He spoke of his initiative to abolish needless laws and his push for self-certification of documents.


The Prime Minister said the differences between OCI and PIO schemes would be ended by January 2015. The Sydney Cultural Center would be established by the Government of India and made functional by February 2015.

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In the mean time China Australia signed the free trade agreement.

Come on PM Modi, with optics, hype and hyperbole there should be momentous give and take between both the nations, significant enough to be cherished as an achievement back home.
 

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TONY Abbott and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to sign a series of agreements to boost trade, investment, energy and security next week.

Mr Abbott and Mr Modi will sign a memorandum of understanding on social security -arrangements. The deal will make it easier to swap staff between the two countries and is expected to boost two-way investment.

Up to five memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed, including the transfer of sentenced prisoners, a deal to fight drugs, and closer co-operation on tourism and cultural -exchanges.
Mr Abbott is moving to boost Australia's ties with India, declaring he is acutely conscious of India's potential as the world's emerging economic superpower.

Mr Modi's visit comes after the Prime Minister visited India in September and signed a deal for Australia to sell uranium to India.

The two leaders pledged closer economic and strategic ties and have moved to begin negotiations on a free-trade agreement.
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Agreements/Memoranda of Understanding signed during the visit of Prime Minister to Australia (16-18 November, 2014)
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Agreement on Social Security


Indian Signatory: Biren Nanda, High Commissioner-

Australian Signatory: Kevin Andrews, Minister for Social Services

To strengthen the people-to-people contacts and facilitate and regulate the regulations between the two countries with respect to social security benefits and coverage. It will provide for social security and superannuation benefits for those who have been residents of the other country on basis of equality of benefit, export of benefits and avoidance of double coverage. It will lead to greater economies and promote the flow of professionals.

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Agreement concerning Transfer of Sentenced Persons

Indian Signatory: Biren Nanda, High Commissioner
Australian Signatory: Michael Keenan, Minister for Justice

To enhance cooperative efforts in law enforcement and administration of justice and to cooperate in the enforcement of penal sentences. It will facilitate, regulate and lay down procedures for the transfer of sentenced persons and enable rehabilitation and reintegration of sentenced persons into societ

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MOU on Combating Narcotics Trafficking and Developing Police Cooperation

Indian Signatory: Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs
Australian Signatory: Michael Keenan, Minister for Justice

To address concerns regarding illicit trafficking and drug abuse. It places priority on tackling illicit trade, diversion of precursors, asset forfeiture and drug money laundering. It will promote capacity building and help develop strategies and procedures for operations to disrupt and dismantle transnational narcotic related threats.

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MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Arts and Culture

Indian Signatory: Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs
Australian Signatory:George Brandis, Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts

To enhance cultural relations between the two countries in pursuance of the Cultural Agreement of 1971. It will promote cooperation through exchange of information, professional expertise, training and exhibitions in the field of culture. It will deepen understanding between the people, institutions and art genres and promote sound and sustainable artistic and cultural activities.

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MOU in the Field of Tourism


Indian Signatory: Anil Wadhwa, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs
Australian Signatory:Andrew Robb, Minister for Trade and Investment

To enhance the bilateral cooperation and strengthen the friendly between the people. It will encourage cooperation in tourism policy, information exchange, interaction between tourism stakeholders, training and investments in hospitality sector and promote the importance of the tourism sector in economic development and employment generation.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Address to the Joint Session of the Australian Parliament

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Madam Bronwyn Bishop, President of the Senate, Stephen Parry,

Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, my friend, Tony Abbott!

Congratulations to you and the people of Australia on a successful G20!

I am the third Head of Government you are listening to this week!

I don't know how you are doing this! May be, this is Prime Minister Abbott's way of shirt fronting you! But, I am truly honoured and humbled by this opportunity to speak to you.

I stand here as one of you - a representative of the people; I come to you with the greetings of 1.25 billion people of a nation, linked to Australia by the great Indian Ocean; by our connected history and our many shared inheritances- and, even more by our deeply interlinked destinies. And, today I have come to unite in spirit, as we were once by geography - spirit that is fed by many stirring stories of human success and sacrifice.

This morning, Prime Minister and I honoured our soldiers, who 100 years ago made the supreme sacrifice together in the battle of Gallipoli. The man who designed this beautiful capital of Canberra, Walter Burley Griffin, lies buried in the old city of Lucknow in India.

More than 150 years ago, an Australian novelist and lawyer John Lang fought the legal battle for a brave Indian freedom fighter, the Queen of Jhansi, Rani Laxmi Bai against the British East India Company in India's first War of Independence. He also lies buried in the Indian hill town of Mussoorie.

The statue of Gandhi in Canberra is a symbol of our shared values.

We celebrate the legend of Bradman and the class of Tendulkar together.

We are impressed by Australian speed as you are charmed by the Indian spin Until of course Shane Warne came along!

But, above all, we are united by the ideals of democracy.

Today, as I stand in this temple of democracy, I consider nations such as ours to be blessed, because democracy offers the best opportunity for the human spirit to flourish, because we have the freedom to choose, the right to speak and the power to remove – and, for us in politics, with no option but to leave with grace.

Generations of people's representatives have made Australia one of the great nations of the world today. From the vast stretch of territory to the abundance of resources, Nature has been generous to you. But, it is the people of Australia, who have made Australia what it is today: A beacon of democracy and rule of law; a nation that willingly leads the search of a lost aircraft; one of the most prosperous nations in the world;among the best in human development index; a nation with some of the best cities in the world; some of the most productive farms and mines; some of its best universities and research centres; an advanced technology base; and, a nation with great sporting skills.

Australia evokes images not just of immense beauty, but also of a great quality of life. Today, its cities are alive with richness of this world's diversity. And, it is home to 450,000 Indians, who are as proud to be part of Australia as they are of their Indian heritage.

Honorable Members,

There was a time when, for many of us, Australia was a distant land on the southern edge of the world.

Today, the world sees Australia to be at the heart of the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean region. This dynamic region holds the key to this world's future; and Australia is at its cross-currents. And, as Australia has become more engaged in this part of the world, we welcome its growing role in driving this region's prosperity and shaping its security.

Because we, in India, seek the same future for this world.

We also see Australia as a vital partner in India's quest for progress and prosperity. There are few countries in the world where we see so much synergy as we do in Australia. India a nation of more than a billion seeking development; Australia a developed country of a few million people and vast resource. Since the turn of this century, India has been the second fastest growing economy in the world. Millions have lifted themselves out of poverty into a new life of possibilities.

Today, we have a government with a clear majority after thirty years. From the remotest village to the biggest cities, there is a new high tide of hope in India; a new energy.

It is the energy of our youth – the 800 million people below the age of 35 – eager for change, willing to work for it - because, now they believe that it is possible. That they can make it happen. It is this force of transformation that we will unleash.

In the six months that we have been in office, we have moved forward, thinking with ambition, acting with speed; seeking growth not just for growth, but to transform the quality of life of every Indian –

I see Australia as a major partner in every area of our national priority.

In providing skills and education to our youth; a roof over every head and electricity in every household; the most affordable healthcare for the most difficult diseases; the next generation of infrastructure that does not take a toll on our environment; Energy that does not cause our glaciers to melt - clean coal and gas, renewable energy or fuel for nuclear power; cities that are smart, sustainable and livable; villages that offer opportunities; agriculture that yields more and farms that are better connected to markets; practices and technology that save water.

We have a new Mission for turning "Made in India" into a global name just as Computer in India is. But, we want to find new pathways to prosperity, not simply travel down the roads of the previous century.

Much of India's future cities and infrastructure is yet to be built and so we have a unique opportunity to make our choices now. And, in every sector – agriculture, food processing, mining, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance and technology, energy; from providing funds and resources to technology and expertise; working as partners and investers -Australia has immense opportunities to participate in India's progress.


In turn, India will be the answer to your search for new economic opportunities and your desire to diversify your global economic engagement; your source for world class skills at home or for a manufacturing location abroad.

India's development, demography and demandprovide a unique long term opportunity for Australia – and all in the familiar framework of democracy. There is no other example of this nature in the world.

Indian investors, too, are coming here in growing numbers and commitments.

Honourable Members,

This is an age rich in promise, but also filled with challenges.

We can only pursue our dreams, if we have the confidence that our cities are safe, our nations are secure, our region is stable and our world is peaceful.

This vast region has many unsettled questions and new challenges. Historical differences persist despite growing inter-dependence. The oceans are our lifelines. But, we worry about its access and security in our part of the world more than ever before.

Our region has seen huge progress on the foundation of peace and stability.

But, we cannot take this for granted. Preserving it will be the most important task in the region. India and Australia can play their part in it - by expanding our security cooperation and deepening our international partnerships in the region.

But, we do not have to rely on borrowed architecture of the past. Nor do we have the luxury to choose who we work with and who we don't. But, what we do need is to work together and with others to create environment and culture that promotes the currency of co-existence and cooperation; in which all nations, small and big, abide by international law and norms, even when they have bitter disputes.

We should collaborate more on maintaining maritime security. We should work together on the seas and collaborate in international forums. And, we should work for a universal respect for international law and global norms.

We must also support the process of economic integration across the region and an open global trading system that remains integrated. We must guard against regional trade initiatives becoming instruments of political competition. However, economic integration by itself won't be a strong basis for peace and stability, without strong regional institutions.

India and Australia are members of several institutions that are critical for this region and the world. We should coordinate more closely in East Asia Summit, G20 and the Indian Ocean Region Association.

Honorable Members,

In our inter-connected world, our shared challenges extend beyond our region. Terrorism has become a major threat for us all. In India, we have seen its face closely for three decades. And, we see it with the clarity that comes with it.

Terrorism is changing in character and expanding in its reach. Internet has made recruitment and call to violence self-generated. It also feeds off money laundering, drug trafficking and arms smuggling.

We have to deepen our bilateral security cooperation. But, we need a comprehensive global strategy for a global problem. It will require closer security cooperation; but, even more,a policy of no distinction between terrorist groups or discrimination between nations; a resolve to isolate those who harbour terrorists, willingness to empower states that will fight them; a social movement against extremism in countries where it is most prevalent; and, every effort to delink religion and terrorism.

As I look to the future, we would also need to ensure that outer Space and cyber space remain instruments of connectivity and prosperity, not new frontiers of conflict.

Responding to the region's disasters, combating proliferation, acting against piracy, we can work together on a full range of security challenges.

Honorable Members,

Since my Government entered office, no region has seen more intense engagement on India's part than Asia Pacific region - because we understand how deeply our future is linked to this region. India and Australia can play cricket hard with each other – and I suspect we will next month. But we see Australia as one of our foremost partners in the region.

I was pleased to host Prime Minister Tony Abbott as my first State Guest in September.

It has taken a Prime Minister of India 28 years to come to Australia. It should never have been so. And, this will change.

Australia will not be at the periphery of our vision, but at the centre of our thought. So, we stand together at a moment of enormous opportunity and great responsibility. I see a great future of partnership between India and Australia and, a shared commitment to realize it.

Prime Minister Abbott started us on this new journey in September. I have come here to set our two countries more firmly on that course. With your help, and with the help of the great people of India and Australia.

I wish you the best for hosting a great and successful World Cup Cricket early next year.

Thank you all.
 

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Framework for Security Cooperation between India and Australia


The Prime Minister of India and the Prime Minister of Australia reaffirm that the Strategic Partnership between India and Australia is based on converging political, economic and strategic interests; a shared desire to promote regional and global peace, security and prosperity; and a commitment to democracy, freedom, human rights, and the rule of law.

They have decided to establish a Framework for Security Cooperation to reflect the deepening and expanding security and defence engagement between India and Australia, and to intensify cooperation and consultation between Australia and India in areas of mutual interest. The Framework will be implemented in accordance with the Action Plan below:

Action Plan

1. Annual Summit and Foreign Policy Exchanges and Coordination

a. Annual meeting of Prime Ministers, including in the margins of multilateral meetings
b. Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue
c. Senior Officials' Talks led by India's Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs and the Secretary of Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
d. East Asia Talks between External/Foreign Affairs senior officials
e. 1.5 Track Australia-India Dialogue

2. Defence policy planning and coordination

a. Regular Defence Ministers' Meeting
b. Annual Defence Policy Talks
c. Annual 1.5 Track Defence Strategic Dialogue
d. Service to service engagement including regular high-level visits, annual staff talks, joint training and regular exercises as agreed
e. Regular bilateral maritime exercises
f. Explore defence research and development cooperation, including through visits by Australian and Indian defence material delegations and efforts to foster joint industry links

3. Counter-terrorism and other Transnational Crimes

a. Annual Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism and other Transnational Crimes
b. Cooperation in CT training and exchanges between experts on countering improvised explosive devices, bomb incidents and technologies
c. Exchanges on counter-radicalisation
d. Cooperation between police on investigation of transnational crime
e. Cooperation on extradition and mutual legal assistance requests
f. Cooperation between AUSTRAC and Financial Intelligence Unit-India
g. Exchanges on cyber policy and cooperation between CERT India and CERT Australia
h. Cooperation on combating illegal migration

4. Border Protection, Coast Guard, and Customs

a. Annual meetings of the Joint Working Group on Visas, Passports and Consular Matters
b. Exchanges and cooperation between the Indian Coast Guard and Australian border protection authorities
c. Cooperation between Customs authorities, including training

5. Disarmament, Non-proliferation, Civil Nuclear Energy and Maritime Security

a. Annual bilateral dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation and International Security, including maritime security
b. Australian support for Indian membership of the export control regimes
c. Early operationalization of civil nuclear energy cooperation and Australia's support for strengthening India's energy security by supply of uranium for India's safeguarded nuclear reactors
d. Cooperation between agencies engaged on international search and rescue, including through information exchange and regional dialogue
e. Cooperation on these issues in relevant international fora, including the Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum

6. Disaster management and peacekeeping

a. Exchange on approaches to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief
b. Collaboration in the East Asia Summit on disaster management
c. Cooperation and exchanges on peacekeeping issues, including between peacekeeping institutions

7. Cooperation in Regional and Multilateral Fora

a. Close cooperation in regional and multilateral fora, including the East Asia Summit, ASEAN Regional Forum, ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus, the Indian Ocean Rim Association, Indian Ocean Naval Symposium, the UN and its specialised agencies, and the G20
b. Support for India's bid to be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council

Implementation

Progress under the Action Plan will be reviewed through established institutional arrangements, including the Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue and the Defence Ministers' Meeting.
 

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Prime Minister's statement to the media during his visit to Australia (November 18, 2014)


His Excellency Prime Minister Tony Abbott Friends from Media

I thank Prime Minister Abbott, the people and the Federal and the State Governments of Australia for a wonderful visit so far.

Prime Minister Abbott and I have spent the last week together – at the East Asia Summit, the G20 and for this bilateral summit. This reflects the broad framework of our relationship, defined by a growing partnership in the cause of a peaceful and prosperous world, and a strong and broad-based bilateral relationship.

This is a natural partnership, arising from our shared values and interests, and our strategic maritime locations.

India and Australia have a great economic synergy. There are huge opportunities for partnership in every area we can think of – agriculture, agro-processing, resources, energy, finance, infrastructure, education, and science and technology.

The economic climate in India has changed. I believe it will be a lot easier to convert opportunities into concrete outcomes. Prime Minister Abbott and I discussed what we should do to impart real momentum to our economic partnership.

Reconstituting the CEO Forum is an important step. We have agreed to speed up negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. I also asked for easier access for Indian business to the Australian market and quicker investment approvals.


India will hold a 'Make in India' show in Australia in 2015. Australia would also be holding Business week in India in January 2015. We also agreed on seeking early closure on the civil nuclear agreement, which will give Australia a chance to participate in one of the most secure and safe nuclear energy programme in the world. Cricket and hockey are natural glue between our people. I know yoga is enormously popular here. We need to connect our people more. I am pleased with the new Cultural Exchange Programme signed today. India would establish a Cultural Centre in Sydney by February 2015. We plan to hold a Festival of India in Australia in 2015 and tourism weeks in Australia.

The Social Security Agreement is a really positive development. It will help in making our business relations stronger, especially in the Services Sector.

I greatly welcome the New Framework for Security Cooperation. Security and defence are important and growing areas of the new India-Australia partnership - for advancing regional peace and stability, and combating terrorism and trans-national crimes.

This morning's visit with Prime Minister Abbott to the Australian War Memorial reminded us of the need to strive together for a better world. In conclusion, I would like to say that it has been nearly three decades since the last Prime Ministerial visit from India. The fact that we have exchanged visits in two months is a sign of better times to come.

I am deeply honoured by the opportunity to speak to the Parliament and also look forward to spending the evening at the Melbourne Cricket Ground with Prime Minister Abbott.

Thank you once again.

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Joint Statement during Prime Minister's visit to Australia (November 16-18, 2014)


The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, paid an official visit to Australia from 16-18 November 2014, following the G-20 Summit, as the guestof Prime Minister Tony Abbott.

Prime Minister Modi held wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Abbott, addressed a joint sitting of both houses of the Parliament (the first time an Indian prime minister has done so) and met the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Leader of the Opposition in Canberra. He also visited Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, where he met political leaders, academics, businesspeople and sporting figures and addressed members of the Australian Indian community. He visited research, cultural and historic institutions. A number of agreements were signed and new initiatives launched.

For the first time,Australian and Indian Prime Ministers have made reciprocal visits in the same year, underscoring the growing depth of the Australia-India strategic partnership and building on converging interests, shared values and common democratic institutions.

Prime Minister Abbott and Prime Minister Modi recognised that the partnership has tremendous room for growth and agreed to unlock the vast potential of the economic relationship, especially in priority areas such as resources, education, skills, agriculture, infrastructure, investments, financial services and health.

They directed that anequitable, balanced, mutually beneficial and high quality Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement be brought to an early conclusion to realise the potential of commercial relations. The next round of negotiations will be held in December.The two Prime Ministers hoped for better market access for good and services. Theyexpressed satisfaction at the increase in investment while recognising the tremendous untapped potential in both directions. Indian investment in the resource sector in Australia promises to create jobs and value for the Australian economy just as Australian investment in cold chain storage, energy, infrastructure and other sectors can do for the Indian economy.

Strong business links are critical. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbottreconstituted the Australia-India CEO Forum, and will shortly appoint new co-chairs.
A delegation of Indian CEOs also visited Australia.Australian Business Week in India will be held in several Indian cities in January 2015. India will hold a Make in India event in Australia in 2015 and organise shows in gems and jewellery, engineering and pharmaceuticals to showcase India's manufacturing capabilities.

Energy is a central pillar of the economic relationship. Prime Minister Abbott and Prime Minister Modi agreed to expedite approvals for key mining investment projects. They agreed to cooperate on clean coal technologies and welcomed the intention to explore opportunities for partnershipbetween Australian institutionsandthe Indian School of Mines inDhanbad. They agreed to expedite progresstowards early conclusion of the administrative arrangements to implement theCivil Nuclear Agreement signed in September.Australian supply of uranium in coming years will enhance India's energy security.

Australia and India are committed to working together to combat terrorism and other transnational crimes. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbott agreed that the existing Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism would be renamed to cover other transnationalcrimes, including on-going cooperation on illegal migration. Theywitnessed the signing of an Agreement on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons and a Counter-Narcotics MoU.

They noted theconclusion of a new Framework for Security Cooperation to guide closer bilateral collaboration across the security spectrum, including in defence, counter-terrorism, cyber policy, disarmament and non-proliferationand maritime security.The Framework demonstrates the unshakeable resolve of the two countries in combating and defeating terrorism, including the threat posed by foreign fighters joining extremist groups.

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbottdecided to extend defence cooperation to coverresearch, development and industry engagement. They agreed to hold regular meetings at the level of the Defence Minister, conduct regular maritime exercises and convene regular Navy to Navy, Air Force to Air Force and Army to Army staff talks.

They recalled the time spent together at the Australian War Memorial and agreed to strengthen efforts to commemorate the shared military history, including through the WWI centenary. They welcomed the cooperation between the two national broadcasters, Prasar Bharati and the ABC, to co-produce a film on Gallipoli.

Australia and India are working together more closely to build a safe and prosperous region, including through key regional forums such as the East Asia Summit. Both countries value their engagement with ASEAN, are strongly committed to building up the Indian Ocean Rim Association, and support regional efforts to create stronger humanitarian and disaster relief capabilities, combat malaria and boost regional trade, including through the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership.

People-to-people links are transforming the relationship.Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minster Abbott welcomed the signing of a Social Security Agreement, which will enhance two-way mobility and lower business costs. They welcomed the introduction of measures to facilitate easier travel and witnessed the signing of an MoU on Tourism, which will promote continued strong growth in an industry vital to both countries. India will hold a Tourism Week in Australia in 2015. Negotiations on an Audio-visual Co-production Agreement are progressing well, with the aim of boosting links between the dynamic film industries.

Educational links are deep and strong. The Prime Ministers welcomedcooperation between Australian and Indian universities and in particular joint PhD programmes to encourage research.They announced collaboration on rejuvenatingthe Ganga River. They welcomed two-way exchanges and cooperation in river basin planning under the water partnership and a new program of joint research on agricultural water management.

Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Abbott agreed the two countries would cooperate in India's efforts to strengthen its sporting capabilities, including through the private sector and in establishing a world-class Sports University.They welcomedthe signing of an MoU on Arts and Culture, which will create a framework for deeper cultural exchanges. A Festival of India will be held in Australia in 2015 to showcase the dynamism and diversity of contemporary Indian culture.

Prime Minister Modi renewed his invitation to Prime Minister Abbott to visit India again at his convenience. They agreed that high-level visits played a key role in enhancing the strategic partnership between the two countries.
 

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It makes sense that Japan would be particularly sensitive to nuclear issues and have many political factions given their very special history on the issue. Russia selling China Agni tech? China's been ahead of India on missile tech for years, why would they need it? Any credible links to show that's true?
Australia will always follow the USA blindly, Japan will to some degree but not as much as Australia, Russia is the only really independent friend out of the three to India.
The problem with Russia is due to isolation from west they are becoming more and more dependent on China. So if we face any problem from China then we will need support from west. What we should do is to exploit problems between west and Russia and sign deals with countries which provide as better technology at affordable price. We should not compromise on Non-Aligned Movement.

Japan and Australia follow USA. But in future Russia may follow China.
 

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The problem with Russia is due to isolation from west they are becoming more and more dependent on China. So if we face any problem from China then we will need support from west. What we should do is to exploit problems between west and Russia and sign deals with countries which provide as better technology at affordable price. We should not compromise on Non-Aligned Movement.

Japan and Australia follow USA. But in future Russia may follow China.

Yes I agree with you 100%. Sadly Russia is pretty much forced to ally with China more and more just like you said. Which puts pressure on India to join the Russia-China alliance or the west, but the best course for India will always be to quietly sit in the middle and build up it's economy and gain benefits from both sides to stay neutral-friendly.
 

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The problem with Russia is due to isolation from west they are becoming more and more dependent on China. So if we face any problem from China then we will need support from west. What we should do is to exploit problems between west and Russia and sign deals with countries which provide as better technology at affordable price. We should not compromise on Non-Aligned Movement.

Japan and Australia follow USA. But in future Russia may follow China.
We did side with the USSR during Cold War. A large country like India cannot afford to be a part of any grouping, particularly when issues like development and employment take precedence over geopolitics.

We can only hope that Russia won't summon the Devil (China) to protect itself from the Demons (NATO). Russia might be limiting it's options.

Japan, Canada and Australia don't have an independent foreign policy, they will do what Uncle SAM wants them to do.

India-China relationship is complicated/multifaceted. India and China have cooperated on global forums in past and we will keep doing that in future on issues of common interest.
 

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