India and Australia convened the seventh round of their bilateral dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation, and export controls today in the Indian capital, covering critical security issues including outer space security and military applications of AI.

Key Outcomes:

1. Agenda Expansion:

   • First inclusion of space security and conventional weapons discussions

   • Special session on AI's military implications

   • Review of multilateral export control regimes

2. Strategic Alignment:

   • Both sides emphasized enhanced mutual understanding of global non-proliferation developments

   • Dialogue recognized as strengthening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

3. Delegation Composition:

   • Indian side: Led by Muanpuii Saiawi, Joint Secretary for Disarmament & International Security

   • Australian side: Headed by Vanessa Wood, Ambassador for Arms Control & Counter-Proliferation

Statement Highlights:
"The dialogue fosters mutual appreciation of evolving global perspectives on disarmament, directly contributing to our nations' strategic partnership," noted India's Ministry of External Affairs in its release.