India and Australia on December 9, emphasised the need for enhanced collaboration to counter the threat of terrorism and violent extremism through increased information sharing, reports newsonair.com. They also exchanged views on achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress in the Indo-Pacific region. The two sides discussed bilateral defence engagements, areas to enhance cooperation in the field of defence industry and defence technology. They also held a discussion on the prevailing regional security concerns. The issues came up for discussion during the third India-Australia Secretary-level 22 Dialogue in New Delhi on December 9, 2019. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary, Ajay Kumar and Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale. The Australian side was led by Defence Secretary, Greg Moriarty and Foreign Secretary, Frances Adamson.