India Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Travel Levels to Australia, Direct Flights Tripled
India has emerged as the first country to surpass pre-pandemic levels of travel to Australia, with direct flights between the two nations nearly tripling. This significant increase in travel comes as Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, highlighted the role of people as the living bridge between the two countries. He cited that around 100,000 Australians visited India in the past year, double the number before the COVID-19 outbreak.
In a tweet, Green expressed his enthusiasm for the growing relationship between India and Australia, stating, People are the living bridge between Australia and India. India is the first country to return to (and beat) pre-pandemic levels of travel to Australia. Direct flights have nearly tripled! #dosti This reflects the deepening ties and mutual trust and respect between the two nations.
Further emphasizing the importance of the relationship, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Green’s tweet, praising the attachment of Australian diplomats to the Hindi language. PM Modi acknowledged the mesmerizing allure of the Hindi couplets and idioms shared by the Australian diplomats. This exchange highlights the cultural and linguistic connections that contribute to the bond between India and Australia.
High Commissioner Green, who recently presented his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu, expressed his commitment to strengthening the Dosti (friendship) between the two countries. He expressed optimism regarding the opportunities for collaboration, particularly in the security and economic spheres. Green also highlighted the significant presence of almost a million people of Indian origin living in Australia, acting as a vital and growing link between the two nations.
The growing relationship between India and Australia is founded on shared interests and the vibrant Indian economy aligning with Australia’s great underlying strengths. High Commissioner Green articulated his objective of pushing this relationship further, reflecting the sentiments of both Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
As India becomes a prime source of travelers to Australia, boosting direct flights and fostering people-to-people connections, it signifies the positive trajectory of their bilateral ties. The increased exchange in travel and cultural understanding will undoubtedly contribute to further collaboration and cooperation between the two countries.
In conclusion, India has surpassed pre-pandemic travel levels to Australia, with direct flights between the two nations nearly tripling. The growing relationship is underpinned by the shared trust and respect between India and Australia, along with the presence of a significant Indian diaspora in Australia. Both countries are committed to expanding their friendship and exploring opportunities for collaboration in various sectors. This notable achievement reflects the strengthening bond and promising future between India and Australia.
