What happened:
On November 19, 2025, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong arrived in New Delhi to co-chair the 16th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue with EAM S. Jaishankar, marking the 26th ministerial-level meeting between the two countries.
Why it matters to India:
The talks aim to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering cyber and strategic technology, trade, defence, maritime security, and people-to-people ties. Wong highlighted the partnership’s importance for a stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific, building on recent high-level engagements, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s October visit to Australia.