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Counter-terrorism, dialogue-based conflict resolution, and strengthening rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific

India and Australia reiterated that terrorism is a shared threat and linked Indo-Pacific stability to dialogue, diplomacy, freedom of navigation, and a rules-based order.

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Samachar Pathshala Desk
9 Jul 2026 · 1 min
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India and Australia have reiterated a common position on two core foreign-policy themes: counter-terrorism and Indo-Pacific stability. The statement links security cooperation with a broader commitment to dialogue, diplomacy, freedom of navigation, and a rules-based order.

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The Prime Minister said that India and Australia view terrorism as a threat not to one country but to humanity as a whole. He added that the fight against terrorism is shared, the resolve is unwavering, and cooperation is continuing to grow stronger. The two sides also stated that tensions and conflicts should be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.

The UPSC angle · GS2 · GS3 · Essay

UPSC may ask how India balances counter-terrorism cooperation, strategic partnerships, and support for a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific without formal alliances.

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