On August 12, 2025, the seventh round of the India-Australia Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control was held in New Delhi, India’s Ministry of External said in a statement.
The two parties talked on advancements in conventional weapons, including artificial intelligence in the military, multilateral export control regimes, nuclear, chemical, and biological disarmament and non-proliferation, and issues pertaining to outer space security.
Increased mutual understanding and acceptance of national viewpoints and international advancements on non-proliferation and disarmament concerns were made possible by the dialogue, which will support the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Australia and India.
As per the statement, Vanessa Wood, Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, led the Australian team, while Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary (Disarmament and International Security Affairs), India’s Ministry of External Affairs, headed the Indian mission.