Canberra, Oct. 9 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday paid homage at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, honouring the memory of Indian soldiers who fought valiantly alongside their Australian counterparts in distant lands.

Posting on X photographs of his visit to the war memorial here, the defence minister said, "Paid homage at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, a place that stands as a tribute to the courage and sacrifice in defence of the values of freedom and democracy that our two countries cherish."

"Honoured the memory of Indian soldiers who fought valiantly in distant lands with their Australian mates. Their sacrifice reflects the indomitable spirit of courage and duty, an enduring legacy that binds India and...