Aii partnered with South African Institute of International Affairs in #CapeTown for an important Roundtable to explore a shared 🇿🇦🇦🇺🇮🇳 agenda on Indian Ocean human security. South Africa plays an important bridging role in IORA, importantly so as it ascends to the G20 presidency in 2025.

The April edition of #ARCHIndia News is here. Inside:
💡Inaugural RISE cohort
🌐 AI’s cybersecurity role
🩺 Steps to Parkinson’s detection
📚 The latest publications & funding opportunities
Read it here: mailchi.mp/arch-india/apr…

Two think tank heads hanging out talking geopolitics, sustainability, Indian Ocean security and 🇿🇦’s upcoming #G20 presidency. Great to meet Elizabeth Sidiropoulos at Jan Smuts House South African Institute of International Affairs today on Wits University campus.

Aii’s Defence Researcher Samuel Bashfield reaffirmed “we are natural partners in the Indian Ocean due to shared geography, values and interests,” at the Aii-ISS Australia-India-South Africa Maritime Defence Roundtable in Pretoria.

At Aii-ISS Australia-India-South Africa Maritime Defence Roundtable in Pretoria, talking #maritimesecurity in the Indian Ocean region.

Lisa Singh stated “South Africa, India and Australia are the anchors of the Indian Ocean region.”

Today, on Anzac day we remember those who served, those who are serving and those who never came home.

Distinguished military social historian Prof. Peter Stanley and Samuel Bashfield discuss the story of the Anzac-India friendship.

Lest we forget.

aii.unimelb.edu.au/the-anzac-indi…

The Institute's April Monthly is out now! 📰

This month's newsletter features the Anzac-India Story, new education research, podcasts, skills and business summits and more. Read here: aii.unimelb.edu.au/institutes-mon…

NEW REPORT: 'Opportunities for Transitional VET in India: Insights for Australia', examines the dynamics of foreign involvement in India's #VET ecosystem, providing valuable insights for Australian providers interested in the Indian market. Read it here: aii.unimelb.edu.au/opportunities-…

To commemorate the dynamic connection forged in history & in their shared pursuit of progress, prosperity, & peace, our keynote speakers from our #Anzac -India event delved into the long-forgotten sacrifices made & friendships formed between our Allied Forces & Indian troops 🇦🇺🇮🇳

Quite a special occasion to be with 🇮🇳 veterans at an event to commemorate the #Anzac -India story. So many bonds of friendship formed on the battlefield in 1915 #Gallipoli which laid the foundations for the strong defence partnership our two countries 🇦🇺+🇮🇳 share today.

When you don’t know if the ABC News mic is coming fwd to listen to you or hit you on the head!

Interview on the story of 🇦🇺🇮🇳 bonds formed at #Gallipoli for #AnzacDay

Calling #art lovers in #Melbourne ! RMIT Culture's Design Hub Gallery is showcasing two monumental works by Mumbai-based artist studio CAMP that digs into the historical narratives of #Mumbai 's urban landscape. The works are on display until 27 April. sbs.com.au/language/hindi…

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‘The ANZAC India Story’ at the Australia India Institute

Commemorating the friendship of ANZAC -🇮🇳 soldiers at Gallipoli during WW I, hosted by Australia India Institute and attended by Hon. Tim Watts MP, Hon. Steve McGhie MP
Hon. Lisa Singh,Consul General, Prof. Peter Stanley, Mark Trayling and military veterans.
Few glimpses 👇

Aii hosted the untold story of the Anzac-India friendship, with one of 🇦🇺’s most distinguished military historians Prof Peter Stanley. Thanks Tim Watts MP India in Melbourne for their support. Thank you to Mark Trayling for officially donating the Bahadur painting to the Institute.

Happy Mahavir Jayanti to those celebrating. Wishing you a day full of happiness and joy.

Australia and India have signed a new arrangement to ease cargo clearance procedures and make our supply chains more secure. Another step in our growing trade relationship. Check it out at: abf.gov.au/newsroom-subsi… ABF CBIC Ministry of Finance PMO India Randhir Jaiswal

India is a “top tier” security partner for Australia. Under the 2024 National Defence Strategy, Australia will support India’s role in our region and seek to drive practical bilateral and multilateral cooperation, #defence industry opportunities& information sharing. 🇦🇺🇮🇳 #dosti

Hey #Mumbai !

For the past few months, we’ve been busy working w/ museumofsolutions & UnBox Cultural Futures to bring this incredible immersive experience to your city!

Join us on a 3-week adventure of Walking Through a Songline, an 🇦🇺 #FirstNations art exhibit launching in tonight in 🇮🇳!

Australia's #NDS2024 affirms that 'India is a top-tier security partner for Australia' and that 'Australia will continue to support India’s key role in the [Indian Ocean] region by increasing the depth and complexity of our defence cooperation.'