<span style="color: #222222;">The Prime Minister expressed condolences on behalf of the people of India to the COVID-19 affected people in Australia.<br />''<br />''He also expressed gratitude for the way Australia has taken care of the Indian community and students during the pandemic.<br />'' <br />''In his address, the Australian Prime Minister thanked Mr Modi for his leadership and for playing a constructive role during the pandemic.<br />''<br />''He said Australia is committed to an open, inclusive, and prosperous Indo-Pacific and India's role in the region will be critical in the years ahead.<br />''<br />''He added that the maritime relationship between India and Australia is the platform for so many other things between both the countries.<br />''<br />''Mr. Morrison commended India on its leadership on taking Chair of WHO's executive board.<br />''<br />''He said this is a very important time to be chairing that board and exuded confidence that India's leadership will be critical in dealing with difficult problems globally particularly in the health area.</span><br />