The visit is likely to carry symbolic and strategic significance as it coincides with the fifth anniversary of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia, established in June 2020.

US President Donald Trump has stated that India has largely stopped buying Russian oil following sanctions and tariffs imposed by Washington.

President Droupadi Murmu has begun a historic six-day visit to Angola and Botswana, the first-ever by an Indian head of state to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, energy, defence, and people-to-people cooperation.