Ahead of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Australia, which will be the first by an Indian minister since 2012, Australian High Commissioner Philip Green said on Monday that the shift in the India-Australia defence partnership is “truly seismic” and the visit is an opportunity to enhance strategic dialogue and information-sharing.

Rajnath will be on a two-day visit to Australia, starting October 9. Congress leader A K Antony was the last defence minister to visit Australia in 2012.

During Singh’s visit, India and Australia are set to sign three pacts pertaining to information-sharing, submarine rescue and joint staff talks.

“The visit of the Honourable Raksha Mantri to Australia is truly historic. It marks the first visit to Australia by an Indian Minister of Defence in twelve y

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