Anthony Albanese says he’s honoured by the hassle his Indian counterpart has put in to his go to, which has included a experience on a chariot earlier than an enormous cricket-loving crowd.
As a part of a 4 day business journey to the nation, the Prime Minister joined Narendra Modi in opening the fourth cricket Test in Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon on the stadium named within the Indian chief’s honour.
The two prime ministers did a lap of honour in a chariot earlier than the sport, in a stadium full with tons of of posters and billboards that includes images of them each.
“It’s a highlight of my life being here today,” Mr Albanese stated earlier than getting into the stadium, stated to be the largest on this planet.
Earlier, in a fast press convention with journalists, Mr Albanese was requested how he felt seeing “hundreds” of billboards together with his face on them across the streets.
“It’s hard not to have noticed them, yes,” he stated.
“I’m very honoured – not for myself, for Australia.
“It says how valued the relationship with Australia is that the government of India and Prime Minister Modi have put such a major effort into making us feel so welcome.”
Speaking concerning the cricket, Mr Albanese stated the 2 international locations had a protracted and proud relationship and had been celebrating 75 years of Test cricket this 12 months.
“It will be a real opportunity to once again cement those relations,” he stated.
“I do know so many Australians have travelled to India, identical to so many again residence might be watching on TV, cheering on the Australian cricket crew throughout this take a look at.
From Ahmedabad, Mr Albanese will journey to Mumbai after which Deli.
Originally revealed as Anthony Albanese, Narendra Modi experience in chariot forward of fourth cricket Test
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
