PM Modi's powerful address on India-Australia relations | In Pics

• PM Narendra Modi addressed gathering of an Indian diaspora living in Australia at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney
• After an engaging speech, PM Modi announced that India will establish a new consulate in Brisbane

1/8Gathering at an Indian community programme in Sydney before the address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)

2/8Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed in a traditional manner at Qudos Bank Arena prior to addressing the members of the Indian diaspora at a community event, in Sydney  (ANI)

3/8Indian diaspora gathered in huge numbers at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney to listen to PM Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese  (Narendra Modi Twitter)

4/8PM Modi arrived in Sydney for his second Australian visit as India's prime minister and told local media he wants closer bilateral defense and security ties as China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region grows (AP)

5/8PM Narendra Modi shakes hands with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese during the Indian community event at Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney (AP)

6/8Prime Minister Narendra Modi embraces Australian PM Anthony Albanese during the Indian community event (ANI)

7/8Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets while addressing the Indian diaspora during the community event (ANI)

8/8Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wave as they leave from the event  (AFP)