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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (4th Nov 2024) inaugurated the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane, underlining that this will contribute to strengthening India’s ties with the Queensland state, promoting trade and serving the diaspora.
Jaishankar, arrived in Australia on Sunday on the first leg of his two-nation tour which will also take him to Singapore.
“Delighted to formally inaugurate the new Consulate General of India in Brisbane today. It will contribute to strengthening India’s ties with Queensland state, promoting trade, fostering educational linkages and serving the diaspora. Thank H.E Dr. Jeannette Young, Governor of Queensland and Ministers @Ros_Bates_MP and @FionaSimpsonMP for joining the inauguration ceremony,” Jaishankar posted on X.
This is India’s fourth consulate in Australia in Brisbane. The rest are in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.
The External Affairs Minister also paid his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane on Monday (4th Nov 2024).
“His message of peace and harmony resonates through the world,” Jaishankar said in a post on X.
Jaishankar also met the Governor of Queensland, in Brisbane on Monday (4th Nov 2024).
“Pleased to meet H.E Dr Jeannette Young, Governor of Queensland, in Brisbane today. Discussed opportunities and ways to strengthen economic, trade and investment cooperation with the Queensland state,” he posted on X.
During the visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong in Canberra..
Source : Indian Express
