Sydney/New Delhi: Australian PM Anthony Albanese will visit India on Mar 8 at the invitation of his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday.

The meeting will take place from Mar 8-11.

"He will be accompanied by Senator Don Farrell, Minister for Trade and Tourism, and H.E. Mr. Madeleine King, Minister for Resources and Northern Australia, along with senior officials and a high-level business delegation," read a statement issued by the MEA.

This will be Prime Minister Albanese’s first visit to India in his current role.

Prime Minister Albanese will arrive in Ahmedabad on Mar 8 on the day of Holi.

He will also visit Mumbai on Mar 9, before arriving in Delhi later in the day.

"In Delhi, Prime Minister Albanese will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan on 10 March 2023. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Albanese will hold the Annual Summit to discuss areas of cooperation under the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, besides regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Albanese will also call on the President Smt. Droupadi Murmu," read the statement.