New Delhi, January 19 – At the Jaipur Literature Festival, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, shared optimistic views on bilateral ties during an exclusive interview with IANS. Amid global gatherings of intellectuals, Green highlighted the surging momentum in India-Australia relations over the past decade.
Green outlined three pillars strengthening this partnership. First, as strategic allies, both nations prioritize peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. ‘We care deeply about our region’s security,’ he emphasized.
Second, their economies complement each other perfectly. Australia supplies resources India needs, while India provides goods essential for Australia’s markets. This mutual reliance fuels growth.
Third, the ‘human bridge’ – over a million people of Indian origin thriving in Australia – binds the countries culturally and socially.
On global challenges, Green stressed the duo’s role in fostering peace. Through the Quad alliance, they’ve tripled joint defense exercises in a decade. ‘India is indispensable for a stable world amid rising conflicts,’ he said.
Trade prospects shine bright. Leaders from both sides are set to meet soon, focusing on critical minerals. All Indian products already enter Australia duty-free under existing agreements – zero tariffs, no exceptions.
‘Our Prime Minister Anthony Albanese eagerly awaits his next meeting with PM Narendra Modi,’ Green noted, underscoring shared goals in a contested region. This free trade commitment positions both nations for economic prosperity.
