Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is all set for a two-day visit to Australia, beginning October 9. This will be the first such visit by a minister under the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government since 2014, with the last being by Congress leader AK Antony in 2012.

"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 years, and the first by a Minister of Defence in Prime Minister Modi’s government,” Indian Express quoted Australian High Commissioner Philip Green as saying.

Rajnath Singh's visit to Australia: Here's what to expect

Singh's visit will include bilateral discussions with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles, focusing on enhancing defence ties and identifying n

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