India and Australia are swiftly developing their ties based on the pillars of education and economic development. Lisa Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Australia India Institute welcomed the growing ties between both countries. She pointed out that the Indian diaspora and the policies of both governments have played a key role in developing this close connection.
Singh added, “We are certainly much closer as partners today than ten or twenty years ago.” She said this was because of cooperation in a range of areas. Singh emphasized that people-to-people relationships have become increasingly important in the present context when one million members of the Indian community are living in Australia. She said, “The glue between Australia and India is its people. and those who seek to do business with India understand its economic ascendance.” She also pointed to the complementarity of their strengths in matters relating to clean energy and education.
Victoria’s Premier Jacinta Allan has also toured India and shared Singh’s optimism. Allan called the India-Australia relationship “incredibly strong” and described the Victorian role therein. She has said Victoria hosts the largest number of Indian-born Australian residents and international students, thus making education a critical element of the bilateral relationship.
Allan added, “Education forms a very significant sector in both the community and the economy.” The relationship between educational institutions in India and Victoria was a matter that Allan sought to pursue without stopping. This constitutes a preeminent factor of relations that would help both nations.
Besides that, Allan spoke of shared economic priorities in renewable energy, transport infrastructure, and housing. She added, “We have a lot in common not only in values but also in priority growth areas: renewable energy and building better transport connections.” That both countries are paying close attention to the same key sectors is a plus for deeper cooperation between the two.
The Premier’s trip also included discussions with women leaders on how to provide more opportunities for women in both countries. Allan stressed that increasing education and economic opportunities for women would prove to benefit both nations. She added, “We all want the best for our kids, strong communities, and great education outcomes.”
Singh and Allan are unanimous in their belief that the growing partnership between India and Australia is sealed by shared values and mutual benefits. Growing education, business, and renewable energy collaboration cements this relationship. Such a relationship allows these two countries to leverage their relative strengths toward solving key global challenges. While strengthening economic and educational ties.
As India and Australia go about an in-depth engagement. They would be securing not only the bilateral relationship but also regional stability and prosperity. The joint interest in mutual advancement and a better future for both countries is reflected in this growing partnership.
ANI
