Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday referred to as his counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi “the boss” whereas addressing the community event in Sydney for the Indian diaspora. Albanese’s comment got here as he in contrast the group for PM Modi to legendary rockstar Bruce Springsteen – who’s by the way often called “The Boss” amongst his followers.

“The last time I saw someone on this stage was Bruce Springsteen and he did not get the welcome that Prime Minister Modi has got. Prime Minister Modi is the boss,” Albanese mentioned as he witnessed the rousing welcome that PM Modi obtained from the group who chanted slogans like ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’, ‘Vande Mataram’, and ‘Modi, Modi’.

Earlier, PM Modi was greeted with a conventional welcome, together with Vedic chanting as he arrived at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park. A cultural program was additionally on the venue by a number of artists.

PM Modi arrived in Sydney on Monday as a part of the third and remaining leg of his three-nation go to after concluding his go to to Papua New Guinea. He is visiting Australia for the primary time in 9 years.

On Wednesday, Modi and Albanese are scheduled to carry a bilateral assembly.