Ahmedabad, Mar 08: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement of setting-up first foreign university at GIFT City, India. He addressed the Australia-India Education relationship programme, in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (8 March, 2023). Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, state Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, and others were also present. The campus will open in mid-2024.
ANI adds: The Australian PM Albanese on Wednesday (8 March, 2023) arrived in Ahmedabad, as part of a state visit to India. The Australian Prime Minister, who will be in India till March 11, was welcomed by the Gujarat chief minister Patel. Later the Australian Prime Minister visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel accompanied the Australian PM on his visit to the Ashram. During the visit, Albanese took a tour of the Ashram.
The Australian PM, upon his arrival in India, tweeted: “An incredible welcome to Ahmedabad, India. The beginning of an important trip for Australia-India relations.”
Prior to Albanese’s arrival in India, PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India eagerly awaits the arrival of the Australian Prime Minister. PM Modi said he looks forward to productive deliberations to further India-Australia bilateral relations.”India eagerly awaits your arrival! Looking forward to productive deliberations to further the India-Australia friendship.”
Mr. Albanese said his trip demonstrates the commitment to deepen the links between the two countries, and to being a force for stability and growth in our region.”Today I’m bringing a delegation of ministers and business leaders to India. Australia and India have a rich friendship, underpinned by our common interests, our shared democratic values, the bonds between our people, and an affectionate but fierce sporting rivalry.”
Later PM Antony Albanese addressed the corporate leaders from India and Australia in Mumbai at the CEO’s Forum.
