According to Patrick Suckling, Australian High Commissioner to India, Australia is willing to sell uranium to India but it is subject to negotiations. Indeed, before Australia starts exporting its Uranium, some requirements have to be met. First of all, the civil nuclear co-operation talks need to be concluded and secondly, Australian requirements have to be met including a promise that no uranium will be used in weapons making facilities.
Last year, bilateral trade between the two countries reached $18.46 billion. Imports from Australia stood at $15.4 billion while exports stood at $3 billion.
According to Patrick Suckling, “Negotiations are on. However, Australia is willing to sell uranium only if India promises that the mineral will be used for peaceful purposes.”
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
