This growth is all set for India, and it is marching ahead to keep pace with the rest of the world, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Sunday while pointing at the bonafide goodwill and enthusiasm across the board to cooperate with India.
Arriving in Brisbane-the first stop of his two-nation tour that also includes a visit to Singapore, he tweeted: “Namaste Australia! Landed in Brisbane today. Look forward to productive engagements over the next few days to take forward the India-Australia dosti “.
Addressing the Indian community in Brisbane, Jaishankar said, “India will grow. India is growing, but India wants to grow with the world.” Then, he articulated a vision of global opportunities: India sees a landscape rich with potential.
“We are optimistic. There will be challenges, but overall, we feel there is goodwill out there and a genuine desire to work with India. There is a predominant feeling that India should succeed, and it’s upon us to tap that,” he said.
Jaishankar first drew the audience’s attention to the immense potential for international cooperation in education and research. He spoke of an excellent perception of Indians being felt abroad- a reputation for education, responsibility, and a good work ethic. “The combination of these qualities makes us very attractive in the global workforce,” he added.
He further emphasized that, in view of newly emerging fields like artificial intelligence, electric mobility, and semiconductor technology, which will require a workforce from across the globe, there is an imperative need to develop this positive brand and cultivate relevant skills accordingly.
Jaishankar will inaugurate India’s fourth consulate in Brisbane, Australia, during his visit. In Canberra, he will also co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers Framework Dialogue along with his Australian counterpart, Penny Wong, and deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the 2nd Raisina Down Under at the Australian Parliament House. He is also expected to call on various Australian leaders, parliamentarians, senior functionaries of the business community, media representatives, and think tanks.
