The Indian prime minister’s rock star-like welcome at Australia’s largest entertainment and sport arena in Sydney underscores his massive public appeal among many Indians at home and abroad.
On the Australian side, the election of a center-left Labor government has seen a change in tone from the more confrontational approach taken by its predecessor.
Everyone from oil majors to billionaire mining magnates is looking for a way to capitalize on the fossil-fuel giant's transformation.
The plan comes as large parts of the country plunge in and out of lockdowns to stamp out the coronavirus.
Politicians and businesses show concern over the lack of students and workers entering Australia and the impact that is having on the economy.
