Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs Anne Aly is travelling to Bangladesh and India to strengthen Australia’s engagement with the Indian Ocean region.
In Bangladesh, Dr Aly will launch the Australia–Bangladesh Development Partnership Plan 2025–2030, which will guide future cooperation between the two nations. Australia has welcomed Bangladesh’s transition to a democratic and inclusive future and remains committed to supporting these efforts.
During her visit, Dr Aly will also tour Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, where Bangladesh hosts more than 1.1 million displaced Rohingyas. “This is the largest and most complex humanitarian crisis in our region,” she said.
Australia has committed a further $370 million over the next three years in humanitarian assistance to Myanmar, the displaced Rohingya in Bangladesh, and the host communities, taking the total contribution since 2017 to over $1.26 billion.
Dr Aly will then travel to India to meet political and multi-faith leaders and build on Australia’s growing people-to-people connections.
“With nearly one million Australians of Indian ancestry now calling Australia home, community connections are a critical part of this important relationship,” Dr Aly said.
She will deliver a keynote address at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, highlighting the contributions of Indian Australians in shaping Australia’s multicultural identity and strengthening bilateral ties.
“These visits are a demonstration of the Albanese Government’s commitment to working with our Indian Ocean partners to shape a peaceful, stable and prosperous region,” Dr Aly said.
Support independent community journalism. Support The Indian Sun.
Follow The Indian Sun on X | Instagram | Facebook
Donate To The Indian Sun
Dear Reader,The Indian Sun is an independent organisation committed to community journalism. We have, through the years, been able to reach a wide audience especially with the growth of social media, where we also have a strong presence. With platforms such as YouTube videos, we have been able to engage in different forms of storytelling. However, the past few years, like many media organisations around the world, it has not been an easy path. We have a greater challenge. We believe community journalism is very important for a multicultural country like Australia. We’re not able to do everything, but we aim for some of the most interesting stories and journalism of quality. We call upon readers like you to support us and make any contribution. Do make a DONATION NOW so we can continue with the volume and quality journalism that we are able to practice.
Thank you for your support.
Best wishes,
Team The Indian Sun
