NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's first official visit to Australia, where he will preside over the inking of three agreements, is 'truly historic', said High Commissioner of Australia to India Philip Green on Monday.

Green said, "It marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi's government."

The High Commissioner described the visit as a unique opportunity towards deepening strategic ties. "India is an indispensable security partner for Australia and our defence cooperation delivers tangible effects to uphold Indo-Pacific stability. This visit is a unique opportunity to deepen our defence partnership, including through enhancing strategic dialogue and information-sharing, and

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