Itanagar: Australia’s High Commissioner to India Philip Green has assured a joint collaboration between Australia and Arunachal Pradesh in skill development.
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and the Australian diplomat on Sunday had a meeting at the Chief Minister’s secretariat in Itanagar.
Taking to X, CM Khandu said, “A great honour to welcome His Excellency Mr. Philip Green, the Australian High Commissioner to India, and his delegation to Arunachal Pradesh.”
A great honour to welcome His Excellency Mr. Philip Green, the Australian High Commissioner to India, and his delegation to Arunachal Pradesh.
Our discussions focused on strengthening skill development initiatives for Arunachali youth in sectors like construction, hydropower,… pic.twitter.com/WfxAmqKM1u
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) October 6, 2024
“Our discussions focused on strengthening skill development initiatives for Arunachali youth in sectors like construction, hydropower, and infrastructure with collaboration from Australian institutions,” he said.
“We aim to empower our youth with world-class skills, paving the way for a brighter future. I’m grateful for His Excellency’s assurance to provide high-end skills training for our youths,” CM Khandu added.
Khandu appraised the Australian diplomat of the potential of the state’s workers in sectors including, hydropower, construction, and infrastructure development.
He also stressed the need for a skilled workforce to support the projects in the state, especially in the hydropower sector.
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The chief minister also emphasized the importance of recruiting highly skilled professionals to train the youth of Arunachal Pradesh and equip them with the necessary skills.
