Delivered the keynote address at the lunch with business leaders organised by Australia India Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne. The #IndAusECTA can help us make a significant impact on the lives of our people by scaling growth & job opportunities.
Visited the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground today. This spectacular stadium is home to many a historic sporting moments. Like rock solid partnerships that turn the game in cricket, India & Australia are beginning their ambitious new innings on a firm footing of #IndAusECTA.
Two cricketing Gods in one frame! That historic image uniting two cricket-loving nations. Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar’s first and only meeting with Sir Donald Bradman. Now that’s a partnership we all would have loved to see on the pitch.
Addressed a gathering at the Australia India Institute at University of Melbourne with my counterpart @DanTehanWannon . The #IndAusECTA is a watershed moment in our ties. Time to break barriers & aim at exponentially increasing bilateral trade by 2030.
Started the day’s engagements in Australia with a visit to the University of Melbourne with my good friend & counterpart @DanTehanWannon . India and Australia are working for greater collaboration in the field of research and education.
It was a pleasure meeting Australian PM’s Special Trade Envoy for India @HonTonyAbbott in Melbourne. He has played a key role in realising the #IndAusECTA. Discussed how both countries can build on this deal to increase supply chain resilience in the Indo-Pacific region.
Austrailer for a bigger show. #IndAusECTA is a harbinger of more to come. Read my write-up in @EconomicTimes where I explain how India’s earnest desire & industry confidence are reflected in the two recently sealed trade deals.
भारत के ऐतिहासिक निर्यात की उपलब्धि पर आज प्रेस को संबोधित किया। PM @NarendraModi जी ने हमें आत्मविश्वास दिया कि देश बड़े लक्ष्य निर्धारित कर उन्हें पूर्ण करने का सामर्थ्य रखता है। भारत नये युग में प्रवेश कर नई ऊंचाइयों तक पहुंचे, इसके लिए हम सभी संकल्पित हैं। #LocalGoesGlobal
India is open for business! With UAE, Australia trade deals, world is recognising our emergence as a crucial stakeholder in global economy. In my interview to @BSIndia I explain how Modi Govt. examines potential of every trade deal for next 50 years.