EAM arrives in Australia to take forward bilateral ties

Brisbane/New Delhi, Nov 3 (FN Agency) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday arrived in Brisbane on a five-day visit during which he will inaugurate India’s fourth consulate in Australia and also co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue (FMFD). EAM posted on X: “Namaste Australia! Landed in Brisbane today. “Look forward to productive engagements over the next few days to take forward the India-Australia Dosti.”

EAM Jaishankar is on a visit to Australia and Singapore from November 3 to 8. During the Australia leg of the visit, from Nov 3-7, EAM will inaugurate India’s fourth consulate in Brisbane and also co-chair the 15th Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue (FMFD) with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Canberra. EAM will deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of the Second Raisina Down Under to be held in the Australian Parliament House. EAM is also scheduled to have interactions with the Australian leadership, parliamentarians, members of the Indian diaspora, business community, media and think tanks.