15/08/2023
Wishing the Indian Diaspora in Australia a very Happy Indian Independence Day🇮🇳
As a first generation Australian Indian, there are so many emotions felt by all of us today but I find myself particularly reflecting on my own family’s contribution and service to community. I am particularly proud of my mother Mrs Archana Singh, the Hon Consul for India in Queensland and how she had led our community with immense grace and an unparalleled spirit of service. She has led our community to a point where QLD, of all Australian states and territories, will be Australia’s largest trade partner moving forwards.
Today is also an opportunity to celebrate our diversity as a community whilst standing united as one Indian Diaspora family.
At present, the India Australia bilateral relationship is gaining very strong momentum on its upward trajectory!
On December 29, 2022, the India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement ( ), which was signed on April 2, 2022, entered into force. Over the next five years, it is anticipated that the India-Australia ECTA, which aims to improve trade and investment opportunities between the two nations, will propel bilateral trade to US$50 billion Australia trade to cross US$45-50 billion from the existing US$31 billion.
When two nations with shared values and a shared vision walk along a common path to deal with many of the world's existential issues, the energy and vigour that it generates is bound to impact the two countries in all facets of society.
In what is a very exciting time for this bilateral relationship, I am excited to play my part and continue to contribute to its success in the coming years.
