Australian High Commissioner Philip Green painted an optimistic picture of India-Australia relations, rooted in a common Indo-Pacific perspective amid regional uncertainties. Both nations seek a secure, open, and prosperous expanse, aligning PM Modi and PM Albanese seamlessly.
Boosters include strategic sync, low-rivalry economics – ‘We make distinct goods and services’ – and the million-plus Indian diaspora forming a ‘human bridge’ vital to society and business.
Essential lessons? ‘Trustworthy friendships are key,’ enabling deals like ECTA with stellar trade outcomes.
Stats impress: 40% global export growth for India over five years; 200% to Australia. This demonstrates open markets’ magic.
Focus areas: education, agriculture, food, tourism, plus tech. Australia’s WiFi and Maps feats crave India’s scale. Pre-AI Summit, Green beckons Aussie innovators to India for worldwide reach.
This partnership exemplifies how shared goals and trust propel mutual success in a dynamic world.