I am delighted to know that the State of Victoria is refreshing its India Strategy.
Over the years, India and Australia have shared a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marked by mutual respect and a shared commitment to peace, prosperity and progress. Since the signing of the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), our economic cooperation has been further strengthened.
Victoria plays a key role in India-Australia relations. As a State, it has the largest Indian diaspora as well as Indian students in Australia who contribute to the rich multicultural fabric of the State and help in advancing our all-round ties. I am sure that Victoria’s refreshed India Strategy will provide a roadmap for taking our relations to greater heights by deepening our economic ties, promoting greater people-to-people connection, and enhancing collaboration across key areas such as trade, investment, culture, education, innovation and tourism.
I commend the efforts of all those involved in the development of Victoria’s refreshed Strategy and am confident that it will further strengthen India-Victoria bonds.
His Excellency Mr Gopal Baglay
High Commissioner for India
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