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To Deepen Relations With India, Australia Should ‘Step Up’ in South Asia Canberra can help deepen relations with New Delhi by putting more effort into its relations with other South Asia states. By December 12, 2020 Ships from the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and the United States Navy participate in Malabar 2020. Credit: U.S. Navy Advertisement As noted by Australia’s High Commissioner to India Barry O’Farrell, Australia’s defense engagement with India has increased four-fold over the last six years. India’s formal invitation for Australia to participate in the Malabar exercises, the elevation of ties to the comprehensive strategic partnership level, and the evolution of several trilateral strategic dialogues involving Australia and India alongside France and Indonesia are other positive developments. 

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