Perth, August 11 (Indian Abroad Newsdesk)
The Consulate, in collaboration with the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) – WA and supported by The University of Western Australia (UWA), organised “Australia–India New Economic Roadmap: A Spotlight” on August 7, 2025, to discuss fresh opportunities in bilateral trade and cooperation.
Deepak Gupta, National Chair of AIBC, and Paritosh Misra, President of AIBC–WA, welcomed attendees, while Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley, joined as Chief Guest.
Addressing the gathering, Consul General Kajari Biswas highlighted the roadmap’s role in shaping stronger ties and outlined four key priority areas — agriculture, tourism, education, and energy — as vital to deepening partnerships between India and Western Australia.
Other eminent speakers included Sally Dawkins, State Director for WA at DFAT, and Prof. Jennifer Howell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at UWA. The session concluded with an engaging Q&A, offering participants the chance to exchange ideas with policymakers and business leaders.