Melbourne, Oct 22: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan received a warm welcome from the members of the Indian diaspora here in Australia today.
The Union Minister interacted with the Indian community in Melbourne and answered their questions on cooperation between India and Australia in education, particularly on aspects of internationalisation, university linkages, research, skilling, student exchange among others.
“Our diaspora are the biggest ambassadors of Bharat’s civilisation. Our civilisational values and knowledge can offer solutions to global challenges. Knowledge collaborations will be the cornerstone of India-Australia friendship as well as in addressing mutual priorities,” Pradhan posted on X.
Arrived in Australia to a warm welcome. Grateful to the Indian community in Melbourne for the wonderful reception. It was an honour interacting with them. Glad to answer their questions on cooperation between India and Australia in education, particularly on aspects of… pic.twitter.com/mr7HxmO5uF
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) October 22, 2024
Pradhan arrived here today for a three-day visit to Australia. His visit to Australia is expected to foster collaboration, participation, and synergy in critical areas of mutual interest in education.
During his three-day visit to Australia, Minister Pradhan is scheduled to meet Minister for Education, Jason Clare MP in Melbourne on October 23. He will also deliver the Plenary address at the Australian International Education Conference.
On October 24, Pradhan will visit Auburn Long Day Child Care Centre in Sydney to explore opportunities for partnerships in educating early childhood education workforces. He will also interact with the representatives of the Innovative Research Universities and attend the 2nd Australia India Education and Skills Council.
On October 25, the Minister will visit the Granville South Creative and Performing Arts High School and the site of the Macquarie Park Innovation District.
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