IABCA Queensland welcome reception focuses on Australia-India relations

Brisbane, August 13 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

The IABCA Queensland welcome reception and panel session marked the commencement of the 2024 IABCA Immersion Week in Australia, running from August 12-17. The event, held at the historic Queensland Parliament House, was made possible through a successful collaboration with Trade and Investment Queensland. The venue, steeped in heritage, symbolized the vibrant spirit of Queensland and its deep connection to the land.

Key stakeholders from the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Commonwealth Bank, and HCLTechOfficial were brought together, along with IABCA alumni, finalists, and delegates from the IndoAustralian Chamber of Commerce and AustCham India. The event highlighted the robust economic and institutional ties between Queensland and India, underscoring a shared vision for a prosperous Indo-Pacific.

The reception also celebrated Queensland’s vibrant Indian community, which numbers over 90,000 and represents Australia’s third-largest Indian community and the second-largest non-European diaspora in the state. The initiative aligns with the Queensland-India Trade and Investment Strategy 2023-2027 and the broader Queensland Trade and Investment Strategy 2022-2032, aiming to further strengthen engagement and foster deeper partnerships between Queensland and India.