"We (Australia) are developing economic relations with India with strategic moves. In partnership, we want to explore new fields of operation in various sectors of infrastructure," Australian consul general to India Mark Pierce said.
Pierce, along with the Australia's Trade Commissioner for the Northern India Grayson Perry and representative of a Japan's trade body Yasuhide Yamada, were here today to take part in a day-long international seminar on 'public private partnership' (PPP) model and infrastructure projects.
The speakers, on the occasion shared Australis'a experience in financing and development of infrastructure projects, a representative from Japan shared their experience in developing and managing infrastructure in India.
"Australia has a significant expertise in development of infrastructure major projects through the PPP model," Trade Commissioner Grayson Perry said.
The seminar was jointly organised by Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management (AIIM) and the Australian Trade Commission.
Perry said many aspects of the Australian PPP model are world-class as it has attracted strong interest from players from domestic and international markets.
The Japanese representative said Japan, with Australia's help has also offered best PPP model to develop infrastructure in India.
On the occasion, Bakul Dholakia, Director of AIIM said, "Infrastructure development in the most prerequisite not only for sustaining the high growth momentum of the economy but also for ensuring the inclusiveness of the high growth process.