What happened:
On January 26, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong extended Republic Day greetings to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the people of India, saying the India–Australia partnership has never been stronger. Australian High Commissioner Philip Green also marked the day, calling January 26 a shared moment for both countries.
Why it matters:
The remarks underline growing India–Australia strategic convergence, rooted in shared democratic values and expanding cooperation across diplomacy, security and people-to-people ties.