BRISBANE, June 18 / INDIAN ABROAD NEWSDESK
India’s Consul General in Brisbane, Neetu Bhagotia, joined business leaders and government representatives at a luncheon organised by the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) Queensland Chapter, where participants discussed new opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and economic cooperation between India and Queensland. According to the Consulate General of India in Brisbane, the meeting focused on expanding commercial engagement across key sectors.
During the luncheon, Deepak Raj OAM, National Chair of the Australia India Business Council, briefed attendees on preparations for the organisation’s forthcoming 40th anniversary celebrations, which will be marked through a series of events across Australia, according to the AIBC.
The Consulate General of India in Brisbane said Consul General Bhagotia highlighted the importance of identifying new avenues to deepen bilateral trade and economic relations, noting the growing opportunities arising from the expanding India–Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation agenda.
The meeting was attended by industry leaders and representatives from Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) and the Business Chamber Queensland, reflecting broad support for closer collaboration between government agencies and the business community.
According to the Consulate General, discussions explored ways to enhance bilateral commercial engagement, encourage investment partnerships and promote cooperation across priority sectors. Participants also exchanged views on upcoming trade initiatives and business opportunities that could further strengthen economic ties between India and Queensland.
According to Trade and Investment Queensland, the agency works with businesses and international partners to promote exports, attract investment and support Queensland’s global trade engagement. The meeting formed part of continuing efforts by Indian and Australian stakeholders to expand business links and build on the growing economic partnership between the two countries.
