Western Australia’s Tertiary and International Education Minister, Dr Tony Buti, is in India this week to deepen education and trade ties and support economic diversification.
Dr Buti said the mission underscores the Cook Government’s commitment to expanding WA’s education footprint in India and supporting mutually beneficial growth.
“India is one of Western Australia’s most valued investment and trade partners, with collaboration continuing to grow across multiple sectors,” he said.
“This mission will reinforce WA’s strong relationship with India while promoting opportunities for our world-class education and mining industries.”
The six-day mission will span New Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai, promoting Western Australia’s international education strengths, particularly in TAFE training, and advancing plans for a new Centre of Excellence in collaboration with Indian government and resources-sector stakeholders.
The visit aims to boost awareness of WA’s reputation as a study destination, attract more international students, and expand skills-development partnerships through offshore campuses and joint programs with Indian institutions.
The timing aligns with India’s newly announced AUD$11 billion initiative to upgrade 1,000 public sector Industrial Training Institutes, creating opportunities for further WA-India collaboration.
Alongside government meetings, Dr Buti will champion Western Australian business interests — including First Nations enterprises — during India’s largest mining industry showcase, IME 2025 in Kolkata, where 18 WA companies will be represented. The focus will include strengthening international trade linkages in mining equipment, technology and services.
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