Australian PM Anthony Albanese becomes first foreign leader to visit INS Vikrant

"I am honoured to be here today on the newly commissioned, Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. My visit reflects my government's commitment to place India at the heart of Australia's approach to the Indo-Pacific and beyond," Australian PM Albanese said in a statement.

Updated Mar 9, 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

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New Delhi: In a first, a foreign Prime Minister paid a visit to India 's first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant on Thursday. A guard of honour was presented to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on board the aircraft carrier while he was visiting INS Vikrant.

"I am honoured to be here today on the newly commissioned, Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi . My visit reflects my government's commitment to place India at the heart of Australia 's approach to the Indo-Pacific and beyond," PM Albanese said in a statement.

"... What lifts defence relationships to new levels is the resolve and foresight of those who see the relationship not only for what it is, but what it could be. Prime Minister Modi is one such person," said the Australian PM.

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Australia and India are close strategic allies. Australia will participate in the Malabar Naval Exercise alongside the US, Japan, and India in August of this year. India will take part in Australia's Talisman Sabre exercise for the first time.

At the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart spent 30 minutes watching the fourth Test match between India and Australia.

In September of last year, INS Vikrant was commissioned into the navy. The 45,000-ton warship was constructed for 20,000 crore rupees. The largest warship ever constructed in India, the INS Vikrant is 262 metres long and 62 metres broad. It is capable of carrying 30 aircraft, including helicopters and MiG-29K fighter jets. The warship has room for around 1,600 crew members.

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