Australia’s largest diplomatic footprint in world is now in Bengaluru

Australia inaugurated the new premises of its Consulate-General in Bengaluru on Friday, making it Australia's largest diplomatic mission globally by number of diplomats and representatives.

Australian Assistant Minister Julian Hill MP said the Bengaluru mission reflects the importance Australia places on deepening its strategic partnership with India.

This is Australia's fifth diplomatic mission in India, following New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, and Kolkata.

The inauguration follows the announcement of the Australia-India partnership on cyber, critical technologies and supply chains (PACTS), aimed at boosting cooperation in emerging technologies, secure supply chains, and digital innovation.

Around 40 Australian companies have a significant presence in Bengaluru, and the city is expected to play a pivotal role in implementing PACTS.