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Australia holds 31% of the world's uranium resources. It is behind only Kazakhstan and Canada in production of the yellowcake. The India-Australia nuclear agreement will be consistent with Australia's agreements with Russia and China for supply of uranium. One of the key conditions will be that India utilize the uranium for peaceful purposes.
Relations with India are a priority for Australia alongside its focus on China, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia. The new government is committed to stronger trade and investment ties with India. Canberra is seeking Indian investments in the mining and resources sector. Sucking said Australia wants stronger cooperation with India in infrastructure, education, agribusiness, biotech, pharmaceutical and IT sectors.
Besides, it wants to beef up defence cooperation with India. The bilateral navy-tonavy exercises will be held in 2015. There are converging interests with regard to situation in East Asia and terrorism.
India-Australia nuclear agreement back on track with government change in Australia - The Economic Times
Australia holds 31% of the world's uranium resources. It is behind only Kazakhstan and Canada in production of the yellowcake. The India-Australia nuclear agreement will be consistent with Australia's agreements with Russia and China for supply of uranium. One of the key conditions will be that India utilize the uranium for peaceful purposes.
Relations with India are a priority for Australia alongside its focus on China, Japan, South Korea and Indonesia. The new government is committed to stronger trade and investment ties with India. Canberra is seeking Indian investments in the mining and resources sector. Sucking said Australia wants stronger cooperation with India in infrastructure, education, agribusiness, biotech, pharmaceutical and IT sectors.
Besides, it wants to beef up defence cooperation with India. The bilateral navy-tonavy exercises will be held in 2015. There are converging interests with regard to situation in East Asia and terrorism.
India-Australia nuclear agreement back on track with government change in Australia - The Economic Times