Radio Brisvaani
Perth, August 11 (Australia India News Newsdesk)
“Australia–India New Economic Roadmap: A Spotlight” was held on August 7, 2025, organised by the Consulate in collaboration with the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) – WA, and supported by The University of Western Australia (UWA).
Deepak Gupta, National Chair of the Australia India Business Council (AIBC), and Paritosh Misra, president of Australia India Business Council – WA, welcomed the gathering. Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Regional Development; Ports; Science and Innovation; Medical Research; Kimberley, was the Chief Guest at the event.
Consul General Kajari Biswas, in her address, highlighted the strategic importance of the India-Australia New Economic Roadmap and emphasised four key priority sectors under the roadmap — agriculture, tourism, education, and energy — as central to deepening collaboration between India and Western Australia.
Other distinguished speakers included Sally Dawkins, State Director for Western Australia at the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and Prof. Jennifer Howell, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement) at The University of Western Australia. A Q&A session followed, providing the audience an opportunity to engage directly with the key speakers.
