New Delhi:

India’s first homegrown plane service INS Vikrant noticed one other first right now – a go to on board by a overseas Prime Minister.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who’s on a go to to India, obtained a guard of honour on board the service right now.

“I am honoured to be here today on the newly-commissioned, Indian-designed and manufactured INS Vikrant at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. My visit reflects my government’s commitment to place India at the heart of Australia’s approach to the Indo-Pacific and beyond,” Mr Albanese mentioned in a press release.

“… What lifts defence relationships to new levels is the resolve and foresight of those who see the relationship not only for what it is, but what it could be. Prime Minister Modi is one such person,” he mentioned.

India and Australia are shut strategic companions. In August this 12 months, Australia will maintain the Malabar Naval Exercise with India, Japan and the US. India will for the primary time take part in Australia’s Talisman Sabre train.

Earlier right now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart watched the fourth Test between India and Australia on the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad for half an hour.

INS Vikrant was commissioned into the navy in September final 12 months. The 45,000-tonne warship has been constructed at a value of ₹ 20,000 crore. At 262 metres lengthy and 62 metres large, INS Vikrant is the biggest warship to be in-built India. It can have 30 plane on board, together with MiG-29K fighter jets and helicopters. The warship can accommodate a crew of almost 1,600.