Union Minister of State for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Education Jayant Chaudhary met Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training, Andrew Giles, in New Delhi on Monday for a bilateral discussion focused on strengthening cooperation in education and skill development. (PICS/ PTI)
Updated On: 2025-12-08 02:27 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
The meeting marks a fresh push to deepen education and skills cooperation between the two countries
A high-level delegation from Australia, led by Education Minister Jason Clare, Immigration and Citizenship Minister Andrew Giles, and Assistant Minister for Education Julian Hill, is in Delhi for the talks, the Australian Ministry of Education's media centre said
The ministers, along with top university leaders and regulators, will meet their Indian counterparts to strengthen cooperation in higher education, skills development and research
The discussions are expected to cover several major areas. Strengthening higher education links will be a priority, particularly the progress made by the seven Australian universities that have announced plans to set up campuses in India
Both sides will also review ongoing work on aligning teacher education standards and early childhood education qualifications
