Newcastle leaders & Consul General explore investment opportunities

Sydney, August 7 (Australia India News Newsdesk)

Consul General of India in Sydney, Dr. Janakiraman Sarvesvaran, and Irfan Malik from the Australia India Business Council (AIBC) recently met with Newcastle's Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes and Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen. The discussions centered on enhancing collaboration between Newcastle and India, focusing on investment, talent mobility, and market opportunities.

With the new Newcastle International Airport boosting connectivity, there are significant prospects for Indian aviation and regional exports. The meeting highlighted potential business partnerships, regional development, and the possibility of establishing sister city relations with Indian cities. Both parties are enthusiastic about leveraging these opportunities to attract investment and talent from India, aiming to strengthen bilateral trade and regional growth.

The talks covered various sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and education, with support from key stakeholders like Austrade, the Centre for Australia-India Relations, and the University of Newcastle. The City of Newcastle and AIBC plan to develop actionable strategies to foster this expanded partnership and enhance Newcastle's role as a business hub linked to India's growing market.