New Delhi: Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott is on a five-day visit to India from Monday to boost bilateral trade ties and hold talks with Indian leaders on the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). Abbott is visiting India as the Special Trade Envoy of the Australian Prime Minister to India.
Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell AO said, “Abbott is in India from August 2-6 and looks forward to meeting with Indian ministers, businessmen to strengthen bilateral economic ties.”
“In particular, Abbott looks forward to discussing the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement, which will further strengthen our economic ties for the mutual benefit of the Indian and Australian people,” he said.
The High Commissioner said Australia is keen to strengthen its trade and investment ties with India and take economic ties to the “next level”. “Increased bilateral trade and investment will aid economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and create a secure and resilient supply chain,” he said.
He also said that Australia-India bilateral ties are at a “historic stage”. He said, “In 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Scott Morrison expanded our relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. We are also committed to strengthening our economic ties.”
