As Albanese begins his second term, he faces significant challenges, including managing Australia’s relationship with China and navigating the complexities of global politics.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, addressing the recent Pahalgam terror attack and its impact on Indo-Pakistani relations. Lavrov advocated for resolving disagreements bilaterally through political and diplomatic channels, referencing the Simla Agreement of 1972 and the Lahore Declaration of 1999.

CM Omar Abdullah informed PM Modi about the widespread protests by Kashmiris across the region, expressing their disapproval of the Pahalgam terror attack