India, Australia commit to boosting strategic ties as their diplomats and defense chiefs hold talks

NEW DELHI — India and Australia on Tuesday said they were committed to boosting economic and strategic ties, as their top diplomats shared concerns over China, regional security and the Israel-Hamas war. Jaishankar said he and Wong took stock of their growing ties in trade and defense, and there was “a real momentum” in their relationship. The Indo-Pacific was a key priority for both countries, they said. Both Jaishankar and Wong said their nations are committed to a free, inclusive …