One of the critical issues discussed at these events was the bilateral economic and strategic relations between the two countries, in particular the proposed Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA). “We need to strengthen collaboration and invite sectoral insights to inform the negotiators going forward”, said Dipen Rughani, head of Newland Group. one of the three organisers of an event at the Consulate General of India in Sydney on February 2.
The fireside chat between Australia and India highlighted the three strategic drivers of their relationship: strategic alignment, economic complementarity, and the human bridge. The discussion focused on various aspects, including economic collaboration, cultural exchanges, regional security, and participation in global forums.
While panelists agreed that the world is still reeling from the shock of covid-19, the impacts of climate change, armed conflicts and geopolitical churning have hit the poor and vulnerable the hardest.
Inclusive growth is imperative, and only by adopting a human-centric approach can adequate employment generation and skill enhancement be ensured in the Global South, according to Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International. Mehta made these remarks during an international webinar organized by CUTS International, which focused on the importance of skill development in a dynamic labor market. Experts at the event highlighted the challenges faced by developing economies in the Global South, such as a lack of synchronization between workforce skills and industry demands.