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Oz PM 'thrilled' to be with three legends of cricket
September 04, 2014
Amid indications that a nuclear deal could be in the offing, Australian
Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrived in Mumbai this morning on a two-day
India visit during which the two countries would look at ways to deepen
strategic ties and strengthen two-way trade and commerce.
Prime
Minister Abbott landed in the financial capital, his first port of call,
on a day-long visit during which he will interact with business leaders
and select Indian CEOs.
He also attended the launch of the
Australian Government's New Colombo Plan in India and be present for
felicitation of young cricketers by Oz cricket greats Adam Gilchrist and
Brett Lee at Cricket Club of India. India's cricket icon Sachin
Tendulkar will also attend the ceremony.
Abbott tweeted: Tony Abbott ?@TonyAbbottMHR 1h
Was a real thrill to be with 3 legends of cricket @sachin_rt @gilly381 & @BrettLee_58 at the Cricket Club of India
Pic: That's Tony Abbott with Sachin Tendulkar, Adam Gilchrist and Brett Lee.
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