An Australian government delegation is travelling to India today to advance key bilateral discussions with their counterparts, focusing on matters of mutual interest between the two nations.
Assistant Minister for Immigration Matt Thistlethwaite MP will travel to New Delhi to undertake key bilateral discussions with Indian counterparts on matters of mutual interest between Australia and India.
“Australia and India are close partners with enduring strategic, economic and community ties. We share a vision for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region,” Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite said in a statement.
During his visit, Assistant Minister Thistlethwaite will meet with Indian officials to discuss Australia’s constructive approach to skilled migration and explore opportunities to further strengthen the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
A key focus of the visit will be new migration initiatives, including the Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professional Scheme (MATES) and the Work and Holiday Maker partnership.
These initiatives represent significant achievements in the Australia-India relationship and are expected to further enhance bilateral cooperation.
The visit will serve to deepen the ties between Australia and India, opening up new opportunities for collaboration in various sectors and continuing to build on the strong partnership between the two nations.
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