Radio Brisvaani
Melbourne, July 9 (Australia India News Newsdesk)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Victoria Governor Professor Margaret Gardner AC at Government House in Melbourne on Thursday to discuss expanding education and research cooperation between India and the Australian state, according to the Consulate General of India in Melbourne.
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in higher education, research, innovation, skills development and student mobility as both sides explored ways to deepen academic partnerships.
According to the Consulate General, the two leaders noted that people-to-people links remain a cornerstone of the Australia–India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. They also acknowledged the contribution of Victoria’s Indian community in strengthening bilateral relations.
The discussions highlighted the growing collaboration between universities and research institutions in India and Victoria. Both sides recognised opportunities to expand joint research projects, faculty exchanges and institutional partnerships to support innovation and knowledge sharing.
The meeting took place as Australia and India continue to broaden cooperation in education, with several Australian universities establishing campuses in India and both countries encouraging greater academic collaboration and student exchanges.
Modi’s meeting with the Governor was part of his engagements during his visit to Melbourne. The Indian Prime Minister also attended the Third Australia–India Annual Summit with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and met business leaders, members of the Indian diaspora and representatives of Australia’s sporting community.
The visit reflected the expanding scope of Australia–India relations, with education continuing to emerge as a key area of cooperation alongside trade, defence, technology and people-to-people links.
