New Delhi, April 25 (ANI): Philip Green, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, said that bilateral relations between the two countries have reached their strongest level to date.
Speaking to ANI, Green highlighted the growing strategic alignment between India and Australia, both through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) and their shared vision for the Indo-Pacific region.
“We’re at the highest point of our bilateral relations. We are deeply strategically aligned through the QUAD and bilaterally have a vision for the Indo-Pacific. We have a very strong complementary economy,” Green said.
He also emphasized the importance of the “human bridge” between the two nations, noting that more than a million people of Indian origin living in Australia contribute significantly to strengthening ties.
Echoing these sentiments, Damian Hill said the relationship extends well beyond the four-year-old Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
“We have long-standing ties. We’re about four years into the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, but our relationship goes much deeper and further back,” Hill stated.
Addressing the broader geopolitical situation, Green expressed concern over escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, and called for de-escalation.
“The Australian government is calling for de-escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and across the region. These developments are causing shockwaves globally, affecting both Australia and India. A return to normal maritime traffic is crucial,” he said.
Hill added that stability in West Asia is essential for broader global peace, including in the Indo-Pacific region.
“We are seeking a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Stability in one region impacts the entire world, not just Asia or the Middle East,” he said.
Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also called for de-escalation and stressed the importance of keeping critical maritime routes open and free amid ongoing regional tensions. (ANI)
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