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Australia-India Ties at Historic High, Says High Commissioner Philip Green

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green stated that India and Australia are at the highest point of their bilateral relations. He highlighted their strategic alignment through the QUAD and shared vision for the Indo-Pacific. The 'human bridge' of over one million Indian-Australians is strengthening ties. Both nations are calling for de-escalation in West Asia, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, to ensure global stability.

Key Points: Australia-India Bilateral Ties at Highest Point: Philip Green

  • Australia-India bilateral ties at highest point
  • Strategic alignment through QUAD and Indo-Pacific vision
  • Over 1 million Indian diaspora strengthens 'human bridge'
  • Both nations call for de-escalation in West Asia and Strait of Hormuz
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"India, Australia at highest point of bilateral ties," says Australian HC to India

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green says India-Australia relations are at their peak, aligned through QUAD and a shared vision for the Indo-Pacific.

"We're at the highest point of our bilateral relations... We are deeply strategically aligned through the QUAD - Philip Green"

New Delhi, April 25

Philip Green, High Commissioner of Australia to India, said that both nations are at the highest point of their bilateral relations.

Green, while talking to ANI, he said that the nations are strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific.

"We're at the highest point of our bilateral relations... We are deeply strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific. We have a very strong complementary economy... the other part of our relationship is what we call the human bridge. More than a million people who call Australia their home are making a huge contribution to our bilateral relationship."

Brigadier Damian Hill, Head of Australian Defence Staff in India, echoed Green and said, "We have long-standing ties. We're about 4 years into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, but our ties are much greater and much longer than that."

As the Middle East situation continues to ripple through the world economy in a trough, Green said that Australia has called for a de-escalation.

"The Australian government is calling for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and across the whole theatre in West Asia. This is causing ripples, shockwaves around the world. It's being felt in Australia; it's being felt here in India. For us, the negotiation process is very important and the sooner that the parties can come to a conclusion and we can resume more normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, the better for all of us," he said.

Hill said that peace in the region will result in peace in the Indo-Pacific too.

"We're seeking to de-escalate. We're after a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific that enables us all to live in peace... we're looking for it to stabilise because it's in the best interests of the globe, that we are as peaceful a community as we can be, and indeed it impacts the globe. It doesn't just impact those in Asia or in the Middle East; it impacts everyone globally," Hill told ANI.

Earlier on April 18, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for de-escalation in West Asia and the reopening of the critical Strait of Hormuz, stressing the need to keep the route free from tolls and privatisation amid the ongoing conflict.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to hear about the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership but I wish they also focused more on technology transfer and student exchanges. There is so much potential beyond defense and strategic alignment.
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Vikram M
The "human bridge" of over a million people is real strength. My cousin in Melbourne says Indian festivals there are celebrated like in India itself. That kind of soft power makes diplomatic ties stronger. šŸ‡®šŸ‡³šŸ¤šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ
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Kavya N
De-escalation in West Asia is crucial for India too since we heavily rely on energy imports. Australia's call for reopening Strait of Hormuz makes senseā€”let's hope diplomatic pressure works without more conflict.
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James A
As an Australian living in India, I see this partnership growing every day. The military exchanges have been impressive, but I think more joint research in renewable energy would benefit both nations immensely.
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Siddharth J
Strategic alignment with QUAD is important but India should ensure it doesn't become one-sided. While I support the bilateral relationship, we must also maintain our independent foreign policy especially regarding China. Balance is key. šŸ¤”
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Michelle N
The complementary economy point is spot on! Australia needs India's tech talent and

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