India Will Become a Major Power in Space Sector Over Next 20–30 Years: Scott Morrison
Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has praised India’s rapidly growing space sector, saying the country has the potential to emerge as a major global space power over the next 20 to 30 years. Speaking about India-Australia cooperation, Morrison highlighted the growing importance of space collaboration between the two countries. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has placed strong emphasis on developing India’s space industry and described the sector as “burgeoning.” Praise for India’s Space Achievements Morrison recalled India’s successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing, saying it demonstrated the country’s advanced space capabilities. He also praised India’s astronauts and the country’s plans for future human spaceflight missions. India is also preparing for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, with Australia supporting the mission. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans for a temporary space-tracking terminal on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to support Gaganyaan. India-Australia Space Cooperation Space has emerged as an important area of cooperation between India and Australia. The two countries have been working to expand collaboration in space science, technology, research and related infrastructure. The partnership also reflects broader cooperation between New Delhi and Canberra in areas including critical technologies, cybersecurity and resilient supply chains. Morrison’s remarks underline the growing international recognition of India’s ambitions in space and its potential to play a much larger role in the global space industry in the coming decades.
PM Modi to Hold Key Bilateral Talks During Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a visit to three countries—Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand—from July 6 to July 11. During this tour, he will participate in business and sports-related events as well as CEO forums. Notably, he will become the first Indian Prime Minister to visit New Zealand in 40 years. Throughout the tour, the Prime Minister will hold bilateral talks with the leaders of these nations, meet with prominent business figures, and address the Indian diaspora. During the Indonesia leg of the trip, PM Modi will visit a temple complex; in Australia, he will attend the India-Australia CEO Forum; and in New Zealand, he will meet with personalities from the business and sports worlds. As mentioned, this marks the first state visit by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly four decades.