INDIA NEWS
Feb 16-29, 2024 - Vol 4, Issue 14
COMMUNITY NEWS
Football roundtable explores Australia & India collaboration Melbourne, February 7 (Australia India News Newsdesk) The Sports Industry Chapter of AIBC kicked off the month with a high level football roundtable in Melbourne on potential collaboration opportunities for Australia with India. Some friendly matches, player exchanges, more diaspora
participation and increasing support from businesses to football are expected. A roundtable was organized which was led by Molina Asthana GAICD, AIBC's National Chair for Sport, Art and Culture. It coincided with the visit of Rupak Saha, a senior official of India's famed East Bengal Club, India's
oldest football Club, which is also a part of the Indian Super League. The East Bengal Club is keen to explore collaboration opportunities with 'A' League Clubs in Australia. Key stakeholders from football and government joined the discussions, including Football Victoria, Melbourne Victory
Football Club, Western United Football Club, Bruce Media, Victorian Government, Consulate General of India in Melbourne, some key businesses and AIBC's Victoria Chapter President, Rob Thomason. Molina said, "There was great interest from all participants in this first of its kind initiative
in football between Australia and India. We are committed to establishing a working group to facilitate tangible outcomes in this direction." The law firm Moray & Agnew, Managing Partner Bill Papastergiadis OAM and partner Radhika Kanhai hosted the roundtable at their offices.
AIBC welcomes India’s news High Commissioner Perth, February 12 (Australia India News Newsdesk) The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) to welcomed India's new High Commissioner to Australia Gopal Baglay on his inaugural visit to Perth. On the
occasion, AIBC Western Australia Chapter organized a very engaging business roundtable, which underscored Baglay's dedication to strengthening bilateral collaboration and engagement. AIBC is looking
forward to supporting the High Commissioner's efforts and taking the Australia-India partnership to a new high. AIBC is the leading business council, dedicated to promoting the bilateral trade and investment
relationship between Australia and India. AIBC was established in 1986 by the governments of Australia and India. It now has chapters in six Australian state capitals and a presence in India. AIBC helps
shape policy and advocacy to promote the bilateral business corridor, raising awareness about Australia-India trade and investment and facilitating business to business outcomes.
Australia India Business Council hosts interactive roundtable Perth, February 8 (Australia India News Newsdesk) The Australia India Business Council - Western Australia, in collaboration with Perth-based companies, recently hosted an interactive round table discussion. High Commissioner Gopal Baglay and Consul General Amarjeet Singh Takhi were among the distinguished attendees. During the round table, High Commissioner Baglay emphasized the long-term implications of the growing Australia-India partnership for the people of both nations. The discussion delved into various sectors including trade, investment, technology, innovation, mining, agriculture, education, research, and tourism, exploring existing and potential avenues for cooperation..
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