Australian Consul General in India Barry O'Farrell called on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah here on Thursday and it was decided to open an Australian Consulate in Bengaluru.
The meeting focused on strengthening the relationship between Karnataka and Australia in information technology, education and other fields, according to the statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office.
"The Chief Minister expressed happiness over the opening of the Australian Consulate in Bengaluru in a few days," the statement said.
The Chief Minister said that the state is keen to partner with Australia in various fields since Karnataka has made progress in the field of technology and education.
(Published 01 June 2023, 16:51 IST)
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