Prime Minister Narendra Modi today spoke to Mr Malcolm Turnbull and congratulated him on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Australia. Mr Modi also spoke to former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and appreciated his efforts in improving ties between India and Australia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Mr. Malcolm Turnbull on his appointment as the Prime Minister of Australia. Speaking with him on phone, Mr Modi thanked Mr Turnbull for his birthday greetings. <br/><br/>Mr.Turnbull who had been serving as the Communications Minister was sworn in as Prime Minister on Tuesday after defeating Tony Abbott in a dramatic leadership ballot, becoming the country's fifth Prime Minister in eight years.<br/><br/>Mr Modi also spoke to Former Australian PM Tony Abbott, and appreciated his efforts in improving ties between India and Australia.