External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar held separate meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 in Antigua. The discussions focused on strengthening India’s international partnerships and addressing matters of mutual interest.
During his meeting with Albanese, Jaishankar discussed the strategic relationship between India and Australia. Both leaders exchanged views on bilateral ties, highlighting the importance of maintaining engagement between the two countries and further strengthening their existing strategic partnership.
In a separate interaction with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the Indian External Affairs Minister discussed ways to enhance economic cooperation between India and the United Kingdom. Their conversation particularly focused on strengthening the economic partnership under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
The two leaders also exchanged views on the broader global landscape, reflecting the importance of international developments in their discussions. Economic cooperation and bilateral engagement remained key areas of focus during the meeting.
Jaishankar also conveyed the warm wishes of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Burnham during their interaction. The message reflected the continued diplomatic communication between the leadership of the two countries.
The meetings at CHOGM 2026 provided an opportunity for Jaishankar to engage with leaders from Australia and the United Kingdom. His discussions covered strategic relations, economic cooperation and global issues, highlighting India’s efforts to maintain and strengthen its international partnerships through high-level diplomatic exchanges.
