Indian High Commissioner to Australia Nagesh Singh has visited the upgraded Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) in Canberra to review its operations and interact with the team supporting consular services.
Mr Singh, accompanied by Counsellor Sweety Agarwal, visited the recently launched centre, where the delegation was welcomed by Harpreet Singh, Regional Head for Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific at VFS Global.
During the visit, the High Commissioner reviewed the centre’s operations and facilities, with discussions focused on the delivery of efficient, transparent and accessible consular services for the Indian community and other applicants across Australia.
The visit provided an opportunity for officials to meet with the ICAC team and gain an understanding of the processes involved in assisting applicants with Indian consular services.
The High Commission of India said the visit reflects its continued focus on providing reliable and citizen-focused services while improving the overall experience for people accessing consular support.
VFS Global representatives also briefed the delegation on the centre’s operations and the role it plays in supporting applicants through the consular application process.
The Indian Consular Application Centre in Canberra forms part of the network supporting Indian consular services in Australia. The High Commission and VFS Global continue to work together to provide accessible services for Indian nationals and other applicants.
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