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Ahead of his first official visit to India, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews on Tuesday said the state government is formulating a strong and effective strategy to further strengthen business links with India.
The premier who is set to visit in January said the strategy plan will be a positive framework that will have real targets, milestones and metrics.
The four key themes of the strategy will encompass meaningful engagement, equal exchange, personal connections and long-term commitment, Andrews said at a business forum.
It will also explore ideas to invest in structures to help the State government connect with India, focusing geographically and driving closer engagement across priority sectors.
He said the government had over 180 consultations with stakeholders so far to develop the strategy.
Partners of growth
“We also want to invest in the pivotal drivers of economic growth,” he said, adding sectors where the two sides can partner together are counter-terrorism, cyber security, transport industry, education, health, water management and urban planning.
Victoria has lot to offer to India in terms of service sectors, including education, tourism, road safety management, developing smart cities, water and waste management, said Manika Jain, Consul General of India in Melbourne.
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