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Australia Envoy: India, Australia Lucky to Have Respectful Leaders

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green emphasized the strong and growing India-Australia relationship, citing respectful leadership as a key factor. He identified three main drivers: strategic alignment, economic complementarity, and the large Indian diaspora. Green expressed his fascination with India's diversity and his desire to further elevate bilateral ties. He has visited 21 Indian states and praised the country's thoughtful and articulate society.

Key Points: India-Australia Ties: Respectful Leaders Key

  • Strategic alignment through Quad
  • Economic complementarity
  • 1 million+ Indian diaspora as living bridge
  • Envoy impressed by India's diversity
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"India, Australia lucky to have respectful leaders," says Australian Envoy

Australian High Commissioner Philip Green highlights respectful leadership, strategic alignment, and the Indian diaspora as key drivers of India-Australia relations.

"We are fortunate that we have leaders who respect one another, get on very well, and listen hard to each other's perspectives. - Philip Green"

New Delhi, May 2

High Commissioner of Australia to India, Philip Green, said that India and Australia are fortunate to have world leaders that respect each other.

Green, in a conversation with ANI, said that India and Australia's relations have been progressing, but he wanted to take it even higher.

"There is no question that we have been building and are now at the highest point. The trick for me is that I want to take it even higher; that is what my assignment here is all about. We have some very useful tailwinds. There are three underlying drivers of this relationship that are not going away. First, Australia and India are increasingly strategically aligned, both bilaterally and through the Quad. Second, there is a very strong level of complementarity between our economies," Green said.

"Third, we have that human bridge of more than a million people of Indian origin. We are fortunate that we have leaders who respect one another, get on very well, and listen hard to each other's perspectives. I don't see those factors changing," he said.

Green also said that his wife and he have been impressed by the diversity of the country and can discuss a wide range of world issues, culture, and literature.

"I have been here for more than two and a half years now. Your civilization is millennia old, so the longer I am here, the less I really know, but the more I am fascinated. I have visited 21 of your states and hope it will be 22 in a month's time. The diversity of your society is so impressive. When you talk about food, I have to say I go to the other end of the subcontinent to Kerala to get the food I like most. But it ought to be beyond food and cricket," he said.

"What is very special about this society is the way in which there are so many thoughtful, articulate, and smart people with whom I can engage on world issues, culture, and literature. For me and my wife, this is a great place to learn, be challenged, and grow," he added.

Indian-Australian communities, now Australia's second-largest and fastest-growing overseas-born group, form the living bridge between both countries, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade stated.

- ANI

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Vikram M
Look, I appreciate the diplomatic niceties, but I'm tired of hearing 'highest point' every few years. What concrete things have changed for the average Indian? Let's see more cultural exchanges that go beyond food and cricket, as he rightly noted. Good that leaders respect each other, but actions matter more.
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Rajesh Q
The million-strong Indian diaspora is indeed a powerful bridge. My cousin in Melbourne says the community there thrives while staying connected to Indian roots. It's good to see Australia valuing this bond — and our ancient civilization is something to be proud of. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Neha E
'Less I really know, but the more I am fascinated' — that's such an honest and humble statement from a diplomat! Shows genuine curiosity about our culture. I wish more foreign envoys approached India with this attitude. Kudos to High Commissioner Green! 👏
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Aditya G
While the diplomatic praise is nice, I can't help but think of the treatment of Indian students in Australia a few years ago. Respectful leaders are good, but does that respect trickle down to how Indian-origin people are treated on the ground? Let's hope the envoy's words lead to real change.
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Michael C
As an Australian living in India for work now, I can say this envoy gets it right. The strategic alignment through Quad and complementary economies are real — and the personal respect between leaders genuinely matters in international relations. Good to see my country recognizing India's rich diversity!

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