Anthony Albanese says Australia’s relationship with India is one “between two nations” amid growing scrutiny on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s human rights record.
Anthony Albanese has stressed the burgeoning relationship with India is one “between two nations” amid growing international scrutiny of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after his chief political rival was sentenced to two years’ jail and booted out of parliament.
Despite India’s status as the world’s biggest democracy, Mr Modi is facing accusations of growing intolerance, including a clampdown on rights in the Kashmir region and restrictions on free speech. “Our relationship with India is a relationship between two nations. And it is a strong relationship,” Mr Albanese said.. I know Prime Minister Modi. I also know and have met with Mr Gandhi in the past. And I’ve had good relations with both of them.“I haven’t followed all of the detail of what has occurred there. But India is, of course, the world’s largest democracy. And it will grow to be the third-largest economy in the world. And I want closer economic relationships with India going forward.
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