24 May 2023
The Australia India Business Council (AIBC) has welcomed the announcement by Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to establish an Indian consulate in Brisbane, the Queensland capital. The announcement was made by the Honourable Prime Minister Modi while addressing a diaspora event at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney, which was also attended by his Australian counterpart, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“We are delighted with this announcement by the Indian Prime Minister. It underscores the significance of the growing Indian diaspora in Brisbane and is also a recognition of the importance of Queensland in the emerging bilateral relationship, said Dr Nik Senapati, President of AIBC’s Queensland Chapter.
AIBC acknowledges Ms Archana Singh, India’s Honorary Consul General in Brisbane, who has provided exemplary service to the diaspora community and has been a tremendous support to AIBC.
AIBC also congratulates the Queensland government for their commitment to the bilateral relationship. Queensland’s exports to India are currently greater than any other Australian state.
AIBC has consistently supported the need for setting up a dedicated Consulate in Brisbane, given the needs of the rapidly expanding Indian diaspora in the area.
India currently has a High Commission in Canberra, with Consulates in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth and an Honorary Consulate in Brisbane. The new Indian Consulate in Brisbane will be the fourth consular office in Australia.