Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrived in India this morning on a two-day visit during which the two countries would look at ways to deepen strategic ties and strengthen two-way trade and commerce.

During his day-long visit in Mumbai, he will interact with business leaders and selected Indian CEOs. He will also attend the launch of the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan in India and be present for felicitation of young cricketers by Oz cricket greats Adam Gilchrist and Brett Lee at Cricket Club of India.

India's cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar will also attend the ceremony. Mr. Abbott is expected to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of sports. He will also lay a wreath at the memorial for the victims of 26/11 attacks at Hotel Taj Mahal Palace. Mr. Abbott will leave for New Delhi this evening.