India, Australia Should Cooperate In Maritime Security: Modi
"But, we do not have to rely on borrowed architecture of the past. Nor do we have the luxury to choose who we work with and who we don't," he said.
He said both sides need to "work together and with others to create environment and culture that promotes the currency of co-existence and cooperation; in which all nations, small and big, abide by international law and norms, even when they have bitter disputes".
China is locked in territorial disputes with countries in Southeast Asia over islands and rights over water zones.
Modi called for deeper bilateral cooperation to combat terrorism, but he said with it turning into a global problem, it requires "a comprehensive global strategy".
He said there should be "a policy of no distinction between terrorist groups or discrimination between nations" and "a resolve to isolate those who harbour terrorists, willingness to empower states that will fight them; a social movement against extremism in countries where it is most prevalent; and, every effort to delink religion and terrorism".
Modi also highlighted his government's Make in India mission and said "Much of India's future cities and infrastructure is yet to be built and so we have a unique opportunity to make our choices now".
He said Australia has immense opportunities to participate in India's progress in areas like agriculture, food processing, mining, infrastructure, manufacturing, finance and technology, energy.
"I see a great future of partnership between India and Australia and, a shared commitment to realize it. Prime Minister (Tony) Abbott started us on this new journey in September. I have come here to set our two countries more firmly on that course," Modi said.
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