Tony Abbott
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India Will Become Leader of the Free World in Coming Decades
Oct 17, 2025 07:13 pm CST
At the NDTV World Summit 2025, former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott predicted India's rise as a global superpower, positioning it as the democratic counterweight to China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's three key advantages - democracy, rule of law, and English proficiency - that will enable it to assume global leadership, potentially with its Prime Minister becoming the 'leader of the free world' within the next 40-50 years.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott: India's Democratic Values Make It a Better US Ally Than Military-Run Pakistan
Oct 17, 2025 05:37 pm CST
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, called Pakistan a "military dictatorship" while praising India as a "liberal democracy." He criticized America's historical preference for Pakistan during the Cold War and emphasized that democratic values should guide international partnerships. Abbott also highlighted Pakistan's questionable counterterrorism efforts, noting they "gave Bin Laden a home" while claiming cooperation with the US.
Former Australian PM Tony Abbott Defends Modi, Calls India an Emerging Democratic Superpower
Oct 17, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, speaking at the NDTV World Summit 2025, defended PM Narendra Modi against Western media criticism and described India as an emerging democratic superpower poised to counterbalance China in the 21st century. Abbott highlighted India's free media, independent judiciary, and democratic elections while encouraging the country to embrace its growing global influence.
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya to Make First Official India Visit for NDTV World Summit 2025
Oct 08, 2025 09:02 pm CST
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya will make her first official visit to India next week to participate in the NDTV World Summit 2025. The event, themed 'Edge of the Unknown: Risk. Resolve. Renewal,' will feature prominent global leaders including Indian PM Narendra Modi and former Prime Ministers Rishi Sunak and Tony Abbott, focusing on international cooperation and addressing regional challenges.
NDTV World Summit 2025: Four Prime Ministers to Lead Global Dialogue on Risk, Resolve and Renewal
Oct 08, 2025 05:15 pm CST
The NDTV World Summit 2025 will feature an unprecedented gathering of global leadership in New Delhi this October, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya, and former PMs Rishi Sunak and Tony Abbott. Under the theme "Edge of the Unknown: Risk. Resolve. Renewal," this prestigious event will bring together influential voices across politics, business, and culture to address critical global challenges and reimagine collective futures.