Victoria’s relationship with India was in focus this week as Indian High Commissioner Nagesh Singh held meetings with Premier Jacinta Allan and Governor Margaret Gardner during a visit to Melbourne.
The High Commission of India said discussions centred on strengthening cooperation across trade, education, innovation, skills, culture and community engagement between India and Victoria.
In a statement, the High Commission said the High Commissioner had the honour of meeting Governor Margaret Gardner.
“The warm and productive discussions reflected the depth of the India–Australia partnership and explored opportunities to further strengthen engagement across trade, education, innovation, culture and people-to-people ties between India and Victoria.”
The High Commission added: “Looking forward to deepening India–Victoria cooperation in the years ahead.”
The High Commission also said the High Commissioner met Premier Jacinta Allan during the visit.
“The High Commissioner of India Nagesh Singh had a warm and productive meeting with Hon. Jacinta Allan MP, Premier of Victoria Jacinta Allan. Discussions focused on deepening India–Victoria ties across trade, education, innovation, skills, culture and diaspora engagement.”
The statement highlighted the growing links between Victoria and India, pointing to the role of the Indian-Australian community in strengthening those connections.
“India and Victoria share a vibrant partnership, anchored in a dynamic Indian diaspora and growing institutional linkages.”
Victoria is home to Australia’s largest Indian-born population, with India remaining one of the state’s most important partners in international education, business, technology and skilled migration.
The meetings come as India and Australia continue to expand cooperation under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with growing engagement across education, research, workforce development and investment.
While the High Commission publicly confirmed the meetings, no separate statement had been issued by the Victorian Government at the time of publication.
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