Modi raises issue of temple attacks with Australian counterpart

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a comprehensive and all-inclusive talk with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese threw light on the recent incidents of attacks on temples in Australia. He also stressed the pro-Khalistani activities in that country even as the two leaders vowed to conclude a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) besides ramping up defence ties. While talking about the recent attacks on temples, PM Modis said that these incidents ‘disturb our mind.’

After the first India-Australia summit talks, Albanese said both sides are looking at firming up the CECA by 2023 and that progress has been made on a migration and mobility pact that will benefit students and professionals. In his media statement, Modi, in presence of Albanese, referred to the contribution of the Indian community in Australia and described as a “matter of regret” the reports of attacks on temples in Australia over the past few weeks.