The Consul General of India to Western Australia, Amarjeet Singh Takhi, has bid farewell to the state, marking the conclusion of an illustrious 38-year diplomatic career.
As he prepares to return to India, Takhi expressed his deep appreciation for the strong bilateral ties he helped foster and the warmth of the Western Australian community.
During his farewell engagements, Takhi met with Premier Roger Cook, thanking him for his unwavering support of the Indian diaspora and for strengthening economic, educational, and cultural exchanges between India and WA. Their discussions covered growing trade ties, the increasing number of Indian students at WA universities, rising tourist arrivals, and direct flight connectivity. The Consul General also briefed the Premier on the first-ever Indian cinema celebration in WA, hosted by NIFF Australia, and the upcoming Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in New Delhi, inviting WA’s innovators to participate.
In addition, Takhi paid farewell visits to Governor Chris Dawson, UWA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Amit Chakma, Murdoch University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Andrew J. Deeks, and Director of the Indo-Pacific Research Centre Prof. Jacqueline Lo, reaffirming the importance of academic and research collaborations between India and WA institutions. The Governor commended Takhi for his dedicated service to the WA community over nearly three years.
Takhi, a seasoned member of the Indian Foreign Service, assumed charge in Perth on 7 June 2022. His diplomatic journey has taken him across the globe, with postings in Tokyo, Tashkent, Algiers, Jakarta, Warsaw, and New York, including serving as India’s representative at the United Nations. Notably, he played a key role in India’s ASEAN Dialogue Partnership and the East Asia Summit, as well as overseeing bilateral relations with Poland and Lithuania.
Before his tenure in Perth, he was instrumental in establishing India’s Consulate General in Bali, serving the Indian community in eastern Indonesia for four years. At the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi, he led key initiatives, including the Passport Seva Programme and India’s Official Language promotion efforts, maintaining close ties with the World Hindi Secretariat in Fiji.
A graduate of Delhi University and an alumnus of the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University, Takhi leaves behind a remarkable legacy of diplomatic service. As he embarks on retirement, his contributions to India-Australia relations and the Indian diaspora in WA will be remembered with deep respect.
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