{"id":169321,"date":"2025-01-27T12:17:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T06:47:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=169321"},"modified":"2025-01-27T12:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T06:47:51","slug":"eam-jaishankar-inaugurates-indias-new-consulate-in-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/eam-jaishankar-inaugurates-indias-new-consulate-in-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"EAM Jaishankar Inaugurates India\u2019s New Consulate in Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>India\u2019s new consulate in Brisbane was inaugurated on 4th of November, 2024 by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, marking a milestone in strengthening India-Australia relations. Jaishankar highlighted the recent transformation in bilateral ties, driven by initiatives like a trade agreement that has opened up significant opportunities for both countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Historic Opening in Queensland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>EAM Jaishankar inaugurated the consulate in Brisbane, marking it as the\u00a0first Indian consulate in Queensland.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This consulate joins existing Indian consulates in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, reflecting India\u2019s expanding diplomatic footprint in Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Significance of Queensland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jaishankar emphasized Queensland\u2019s\u00a0importance in India-Australia relations, noting its role in driving a majority of bilateral trade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Queensland is\u00a0home to nearly 100,000 people of Indian origin, a significant portion of Australia\u2019s Indian diaspora.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements from Key Leaders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EAM S. Jaishankar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlighted the growth of bilateral ties under the leadership of Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentioned that his fifth visit to Australia in three years demonstrates the \u201cgrowing intensity\u201d of cooperation between the two nations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland Governor Jeannette Young<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Praised the opening of the consulate as a symbol of the strengthening relationship between Queensland and India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlighted Brisbane, Ipswich, and Hyderabad\u2019s \u201ctripartite sister cities\u201d relationship, enhancing ties across trade, technology, agriculture, and renewable energy sectors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>India-Australia Trade Statistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rising Bilateral Trade<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India is Australia\u2019s sixth-largest trading partner, with trade rising by 41% from $22.2 billion in 2021 to $31.4 billion in 2022.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Indian exports to Australia increased by 38%, from $6.3 billion in 2021 to $8.7 billion in 2022.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Queensland\u2019s Trade with India<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Queensland\u2019s exports to India were valued at $4.5 billion as of July 2024, with imports from India at $375 million, creating a trade surplus favoring Queensland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additional Highlights of Jaishankar\u2019s Visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jaishankar visited Australia\u2019s Humanitarian Logistics Capability (HLC) warehouse, a center for humanitarian aid and disaster relief in the Pacific region.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He acknowledged Australia\u2019s support in delivering relief to Papua New Guinea and emphasized the role of disaster relief in Indo-Pacific collaboration, particularly within QUAD initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India\u2019s new consulate in Brisbane was inaugurated on 4th of November, 2024 by External Affairs Minister S. 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