This Article is From Sep 05, 2014

Australian PM Tony Abbott Arrives in New Delhi

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Australian PM Tony Abbott waves upon his arrival in New Delhi (PTI)

New Delhi: Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrived in New Delhi on Friday, the second day of his India visit.

There was a formal welcome ceremony by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who expressed his confidence of strengthening relations with Australia.

"A warm welcome to PM @TonyAbbottMHR! I am sure his visit will further strengthen ties between Australia and India," PM Modi said in a tweet.

The welcome ceremony left the Australian Prime Minister impressed. Mr Abbott tweeted: "A spectacular official welcome to India by Prime Minister @narendramodi."

Mr Abbott was received at the airport by Piyush Goyal, union minister of state (independent charge) for power, coal and new renewable energy.

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"India-Australia set to re-energise ties," Syed Akbaruddin, ministry of external affairs spokesperson, said in a tweet.

Mr Abbott had arrived in Mumbai on Thursday.

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