"When I came here in 2014, I promised you that you would not have to wait another 28 years for an Indian Prime Minister"

"Our lifestyles may differ, but Yoga now connects us. We've been friends for a long time because of cricket," PM Modi said.

"Mutual trust and respect have not developed solely as a result of India-Australia diplomatic relations." "The real reason, the real power is you Indians in Australia."

'Little India' is a suburb of Sydney and is a recognition of the Indian community's contribution to the development of Australia.

"Though there is a distance between the two countries, the Indian Ocean connects us," PM Modi said.