Of course, mentioned cricket, says Jaishankar after assembly Australian PM

Both leaders didn’t simply talk about the strategic partnership between the 2 nations, but in addition “discussed cricket”, one of the crucial widespread sports activities performed by each nations. 

New Delhi,UPDATED: Feb 18, 2023 10:58 IST

The two leaders didn’t simply talk about partnership between the 2 nations, but in addition mentioned cricket. (Image: Twitter/@DrSJaishankar)

By India Today Web Desk: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Sydney to debate the strategic partnership between the 2 nations.

But talks between the 2 leaders weren’t restricted to only bilateral ties; in addition they “discussed cricket”, one of the crucial widespread sports activities performed by each nations.

Their assembly comes as India and Australia are enjoying the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy in New Delhi.

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Jaishankar took to Twitter and wrote, “Delighted to call on PM @AlboMP of Australia today morning in Kirribilli House in Sydney. Conveyed the personal greetings of PM @narendramodi. Our discussions reflected the full spirit of our strategic partnership. Apprised @AlboMP of recent developments in that regard.”

P.S.: Of course, mentioned cricket 🙂
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) February 18, 2023

The minister additionally didn’t fail to say on Twitter that: “P.S.: Of course, discussed cricket :)”

Earlier at the moment, Jaishankar addressed the viewers at Raisina@Sydney Business Breakfast the place he asserted that India has overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic “quite strongly.”

“During the Covid period, we responded using financially sustainable measures. In fact, a lot of reforms were carried out under the pandemic stress. There was a lot of creativity which was also implemented on the field on a large scale, because of the Covid pressures,” he mentioned.

The assembly additionally comes forward of the Australian PM’s scheduled journey to India subsequent month as the 2 nations search to finalise a commerce deal following the interim settlement signed in April 2022.

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Feb 18, 2023