Queensland’s Governor, Dr Jeannette Young, and Professor Nimmo have landed in India as part of a Trade and Investment Queensland mission, looking to deepen economic and bilateral ties. Their visit started in New Delhi, where they paid respects at Raj Ghat, the memorial honouring Mahatma Gandhi.
The delegation moved on to Hyderabad to take part in BioAsia 2025, a major life sciences and health-tech event. This year’s theme, Catalysts of Change: Expanding Global Healthcare Frontiers, has drawn global industry leaders, including Amgen’s CEO Robert A. Bradway and Medtronic’s CTO Dr Ken Washington. Discussions are centred around AI in healthcare, innovations in life sciences, and strengthening the global bioeconomy.
Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, is leading a 20-member Queensland delegation, representing 10 companies and research institutions. Their focus is on showcasing Queensland’s health-tech expertise, fostering partnerships, and attracting investments. Minister Bates highlighted the mission’s importance, pointing to the opportunities in the region, with BioAsia 2025 providing a key platform.
The visit has already resulted in new agreements, with the University of Queensland signing a Letter of Intent with Telangana Life Sciences to collaborate on research, digital healthcare, and AI-driven solutions.
Beyond business, the mission is a chance to rebuild trade relationships and strengthen Queensland’s presence in the region. Minister Bates noted the government’s focus on positioning exporters for success, with BioAsia 2025 reinforcing that Queensland is open for business.
This visit is a step towards reinforcing a long-standing relationship and exploring new areas of collaboration.
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