Radio Brisvaani
Canberra, April 24 (Australia India News Newsdesk)
India’s High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, recently welcomed Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist Professor Brian Schmidt at the Indian High Commission in Canberra. During their brief but meaningful interaction, the two dignitaries discussed ways to strengthen research collaboration between India and Australia. The conversation touched upon shared scientific interests and opportunities to deepen academic and institutional partnerships in cutting-edge fields such as astrophysics and space science.
Professor Schmidt, currently Vice-Chancellor of the Australian National University, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011 for his pioneering work on the accelerating expansion of the universe. His visit to the High Commission highlights the growing engagement between Indian and Australian academic communities.
High Commissioner Baglay emphasized India’s commitment to advancing knowledge exchange and innovation through global partnerships, particularly with trusted partners like Australia.
The meeting is seen as a step forward in fostering deeper scientific cooperation between the two countries, especially in an era where international collaboration is key to addressing complex global challenges.
