Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Member of Legislative Assembly Mrs. Kalpana Soren met with the Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Philip Green OAM, Professor Susan Marks of International Law, Mr. Tom Sanderford, First Secretary, and Ms. Anagha, Senior Economic Research Officer of the Australian Consulate-General in Kolkata, during their visit to Jharkhand.
During this meeting at the Chief Minister’s residential office, they discussed strengthening mutual relations between Jharkhand and Australia, promoting mutual cooperation across various sectors, and especially the prospects of investment. On this occasion, they invited the Chief Minister to visit Australia.
The Chief Minister also discussed his resolution to move from a labor-based economy to a knowledge-based economy, expressing confidence in cooperation.
The Chief Minister briefed the Australian High Commissioner on the state’s resources and investment policies available in Jharkhand. He also discussed his commitment to transition from a labor-based economy to a knowledge-based economy, assuring cooperation and joint progress.
A discussion also took place on mining safety and the development of tribal communities.
The Australian High Commissioner, Mr. Philip Green, invited the Chief Minister to visit Australia. He said that Jharkhand has many similarities with Australia regarding mining. He informed the Chief Minister about the techniques used in Australia for mining safety and secure mining.
The Chief Minister praised Australia’s policy to develop land after mining and return it to the local community. He emphasized that a similar policy should exist for mining. The policy exists here as well, but public sector undertakings are not following it properly. The Australian Government’s policy to protect local people’s interests in mining and safety is exemplary. He also mentioned that there is a large tribal community population in Jharkhand as well in Australia. He provided information on what work is being done in Australia for their development.
