Themes Meaningful Engagement Equal exchange Victoria will focus its efforts in Victoria will work with India to identify and complementary industries and geographic pursue mutually beneficial engagement – areas, where Victoria’s world class supporting inclusive economic growth. offerings align with India’s strategy for growth. Personal Connections Long-Term Commitment Victoria is home to the largest Indian Victoria is committed to building a population in Australia, and this community relationship with India over the long term. is an essential part of our state’s identity. Economically, socially and culturally, we Personal engagement is key to deepening want to invest in core structures to our friendship across business, underpin a reciprocal and deep government and the community. partnership. Directions Strengthen and celebrate our personal connections Create new ways of working together Build knowledge and understanding of India across government and industry Invest in structures to help Victorian industry connect to India Focus geographically and build relationships with Indian states Drive closer engagement across priority sectors Invest in the pivotal drivers of economic growth Implementation 3 years 6 10 years Victoria will take action to Victoria will take action to Victoria will take action to deepen our close strengthen our position as the invest in core structures connections and establish partner of choice for India, with and mechanisms to valued knowledge Indian capabilities extending underpin a reciprocal, partnerships. across all areas of our economy cooperative and enduring and community. partnership. India and Victoria: an evolving story India has been a friend to Victoria for a long time and we have much in common. Our personal connections and the significant contribution that Victoria’s Indian communities make to all aspects of our state have brought us closer together. We both are aspirational societies. We are tenacious. We believe in the value of education and supporting our young people in their pursuit of opportunities. Creating jobs for our workers and doing it in a way that is meaningful, inclusive and sustainable is a shared priority.
Themes Meaningful Engagement Victoria will focus its efforts in complementary industries and geographic areas, where Victoria’s world class offerings align with India’s strategy for growth. Equal exchange Victoria will work with India to identify and pursue mutually beneficial engagement – supporting inclusive economic growth. Personal Connections Victoria is home to the largest Indian population in Australia, and this community is an essential part of our state’s identity. Personal engagement is key to deepening our friendship across business, government and the community. Long-Term Commitment Victoria is committed to building a relationship with India over the long term. Economically, socially and culturally, we want to invest in core structures to underpin a reciprocal and deep partnership. Directions Strengthen and celebrate our personal connections Create new ways of working together Build knowledge and understanding of India across government and industry Invest in structures to help Victorian industry connect to India Focus geographically and build relationships with Indian states Drive closer engagement across priority sectors Invest in the pivotal drivers of economic growth Implementation 3 years Victoria will take action to deepen our close connections and establish valued knowledge partnerships. 6 Victoria will take action to strengthen our position as the partner of choice for India, with Indian capabilities extending across all areas of our economy and community. 10 years Victoria will take action to invest in core structures and mechanisms to underpin a reciprocal, cooperative and enduring partnership. India and Victoria: an evolving story India has been a friend to Victoria for a long time and we have much in common. Our personal connections and the significant contribution that Victoria’s Indian communities make to all aspects of our state have brought us closer together. We both are aspirational societies. We are tenacious. We believe in the value of education and supporting our young people in their pursuit of opportunities. Creating jobs for our workers and doing it in a way that is meaningful, inclusive and sustainable is a shared priority.
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