The inaugural India–Australia Strategic Dialogue was held in Sydney on 18–19 May 2026. Convened by the Ananta Centre in partnership with Asia Society Australia, the Dialogue was supported by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Announced by India’s External Affairs Minister Hon’ble Dr. S. Jaishankar and Australia’s Foreign Minister Senator the Hon’ble Penny Wong at the 2023 Australia–India 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministers’ Dialogue, the initiative provides a dedicated platform for senior government officials, business leaders, strategic experts, and policy practitioners from both countries to engage in candid, forward-looking discussions.
Anchored in the Australia–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, the Dialogue focuses on advancing practical cooperation across key strategic, economic, and regional priorities. Through discussions on shared challenges and emerging opportunities, it seeks to deepen bilateral collaboration and contribute to a more resilient, ambitious, and future-oriented Australia–India partnership.
