The 7th round of talks between India and Australia was held in New Delhi on August 12, 2025, focusing on disarmament, export control, and global security issues.
New Delhi hosted the 7th round of the India-Australia Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control on August 12, 2025. The discussions covered key global and regional issues, including nuclear, chemical, and biological disarmament, non-proliferation, security in outer space, and conventional weapons. The dialogue also addressed the role of artificial intelligence in the military domain and multilateral export control regimes.
The meeting allowed both nations to share perspectives and deepen their understanding of global developments in disarmament and non-proliferation. Officials highlighted that such exchanges strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by fostering closer cooperation on international security matters.
The Indian delegation was led by Ms. Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs. The Australian side was headed by Ms. Vanessa Wood, Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working together on advancing peace, security, and stability through dialogue and cooperation in multilateral forums.
