India, Australia commit to boosting strategic ties

India and Australia say they are committed to boosting economic and strategic ties as their top diplomats share concerns over China, regional security and the Israel-Hamas war. Foreign Minister Penny Wong met with her Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar a day after the two joined their countries' defence chiefs for talks in New Delhi. Mr Jaishankar said he and Senator Wong took stock of their growing ties in trade and defence, and there was "a real momentum" in their relationship. The …