External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reflected on the deepening India-Australia relationship, highlighting four essential factors that have contributed to the significant progress between the two nations. Speaking to the Indian diaspora at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Jaishankar emphasised that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Australian government, the changing global landscape, and the efforts of the Indian diaspora were instrumental in the evolution of this bilateral partnership.

Jaishankar acknowledged that a decade ago, Australia may not have been considered one of India's pivotal allies. However, the dynamics have transformed considerably. "This is my fifth visit to Australia in the last three years," he noted. "I first visited Australia as Foreign Secretary. Just before boarding my flight, I launched a book that highlighted seven crucial friendships of India, with Australia as one of them. I told the author that if he had written this book ten years ago, Australia might not have made the list. That’s how much the relationship has changed over the last decade. There are four key reasons for this transformation – Prime Minister Modi, Australia, the world, and all of you [the diaspora]. That is why the relationship has come a long way," he said.