Haryana and Australia are exploring new avenues for cooperation across sports, education, skilled workforce mobility and investment, following discussions between Haryana government representatives and Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green OAM.
The meeting examined opportunities to build stronger institutional and economic links between Haryana and Australia, with education emerging as one of the key areas for potential collaboration. Discussions also considered opportunities involving Australian universities and their future engagement with the state.
According to the Haryana government, Australian universities are exploring ways to expand their presence in Haryana. Greater university collaboration could create opportunities in higher education, skills development and research, while strengthening international pathways for students and professionals.
Sports was another significant focus of the discussions. Haryana has established itself as an important source of sporting talent, and both sides identified opportunities to build cooperation around athlete development, training and sporting infrastructure.
The proposed sporting collaboration could provide avenues for greater knowledge sharing and international exposure for athletes, while helping strengthen the systems and facilities that support sporting talent in Haryana.
Workforce mobility was also discussed, particularly opportunities for skilled professionals from Haryana to access international employment pathways. Closer cooperation in this area could help connect trained workers with overseas opportunities while developing stronger institutional links between Haryana and Australia.
Investment formed another part of the discussions as Haryana looks to increase its engagement with international partners. The state government said it is seeking to connect its talent, institutions and economic opportunities with global markets and investors.
The discussions come as India and Australia continue to deepen cooperation in education, skills, trade and people-to-people connections. Increasing engagement at the state level is creating opportunities to turn broader bilateral ties into practical partnerships involving institutions, businesses and communities.
For Haryana, the proposed cooperation aligns with its broader “Go Global” approach, which aims to create international opportunities for the state’s students, skilled workforce, athletes and institutions.
The latest discussions indicate a growing focus on developing practical links between Haryana and Australia, with both sides exploring how education, sport, skilled talent and investment can become foundations for a stronger state-to-country partnership.
