India and Australia will not tolerate any element that may harbour plans to harm strong bilateral ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday.
Speaking at a “joint press statement” event, Mr. Modi announced that India will open a new consulate in Brisbane, and said the two sides have “decided to focus” on upgrading the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) to the level of a comprehensive economic cooperation agreement.
“Prime Minister Albanese and I have in the past discussed the issue of attacks on temples in Australia and activities of separatist elements. We discussed the matter today also again. We will not accept any elements that harm friendly and warm ties with India by their actions or thoughts. I thank Prime Minister Albanese for the actions that he has taken against such elements. PM Albanese has assured me that he will take strict actions against such elements in the future also,” Mr. Modi said.
