Evans visits India to strengthen ties in education and training
Chris Evans
posted Sunday, 31 July 2011
Minister for Tertiary Educations, Skills and Jobs, Senator Christopher Evans, will travel to India today to attend a series of key meetings with Indian Ministers to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries.
Senator Evans will hold key bilateral discussions with the Indian Minister for Human Resources, Kapil Sibal, to highlight the importance Australia places on its relationship with India in education and training.
“Australia’s bilateral relationship with India is abiding and highly valued,” Senator Evans said.
“We hope to further strengthen these ties with a particular focus on education and training and to discuss how our two great countries can best prepare for the education and skills challenges facing the 21st Century workforce.”
The four day visit will commence in New Delhi with the Annual India-Australia Ministerial Dialogue on Education Cooperation. Senator Evans will be accompanied by a delegation of Australian Vice Chancellors and senior university executives.
In New Delhi and Chennai the Minister will meet with Australian and Indian education and training institutions, faculty and students, technology and research institutes, business and industry, and government bodies.
The Minister will participate in discussions on a range of issues of mutual interest including fostering institutional linkages; growing student and faculty mobility; encouraging credit transfer; and developing industry led vocational education and training.
“Both countries have a lot to share and this visit will explore opportunities and provide support for reciprocal exchanges and professional development for government officials, academics and industry representatives.”
“Through collaboration, India and Australia will share knowledge and best practices, drive cutting edge research and help equip students and faculty with the skills vital to future innovation and economic growth.”
Tags: Education, Training