Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O’ Farrell called on Chief Minister M.K. Stalin at the State Secretariat on Wednesday. He was accompanied by Consul General for South India, Sarah Kirlew.
Mr. Farrell briefed Mr. Stalin on Australia’s growing presence in Tamil Nadu, including education links and shared interests in maritime security, and proposed ways to further the bilateral relationship through new initiatives announced by the Australian Government for India. He said Australia was keen on further initiatives in the economic relationship, especially in education and energy.
They also met State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan and Minister for Minorities Welfare and Non-Resident Tamil Welfare, Gingee Masthan.
