NEW DELHI -- India and Australia on Thursday signed a deal that will strengthen their cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and is sure to draw China's attention.
International relations
India and Australia sign military pact as China tensions rise
Deal grants access to bases and strengthens partnership with Japan and US
INS Shakti, a fleet replenishment tanker of the Indian Navy, is seen docked at Changi Naval Base during a visit to Singapore, May 2018. © Reuters
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