Australia India Institute’s special visitor program enhances Indo-Pacific ties

Melbourne, July 29 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

The Australia India Institute (AII) has launched a special visitor initiative to bolster bilateral relations and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific. The program, supported by various key organizations including the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the High Commission of India in Canberra, facilitated significant discussions across Canberra, Sydney, and Perth.

Indian and Australian experts engaged with prominent think tanks, academic institutions, and policy professionals in two major roundtables: "Building Resilient and Secure Economies in the Indo-Pacific" and the "Indian Ocean Maritime Defence Roundtable." The discussions focused on regional security, economic resilience, and bilateral cooperation.

The program also featured the "Indian Ocean Defence and Security Conference" in Perth, with AII’s Darshana M Baruah addressing Indo-Pacific insecurity and future opportunities. Additionally, experts in Canberra discussed Australia-India maritime security cooperation and the role of institutions in enhancing regional stability.