Narendra Modi receives rock-star reception in Sydney as Anthony Albanese hails ‘rich friendship’

Australian PM announces cricketer Adam Gilchrist as board member of new centre for Australia-India relations in Parramatta

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Thousands of members of Australia’s Indian community have given a rapturous stadium welcome to Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi as a new centre for Australia-India relations was announced for Sydney’s west.

The two prime ministers were constantly cheered at the Olympic Park rally on Tuesday evening ahead of more formal talks between the pair planned for Wednesday.

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