New Delhi, June 4 -- Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Wednesday.

Marles' gesture underscored the tribute to India's fallen heroes.

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence said, "Australian Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for Defence Mr Richard Marles visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi and laid a wreath in solemn tribute to India's fallen heroes. The gesture underscores the shared respect, sacrifice, and growing defence cooperation between India and Australia."

Marles arrived in Delhi late on Tuesday night.

Philip Green, Australia's High Commissioner to India, said in a post on X, "Welcome to India, Deputy Prime Minister and De...