Melbourne: The Minister of External Affairs Jaisankar on Saturday said that India was “highly valued” the opening of the Australian border which would help those who had been waiting for returns, especially students, temporary visa holders and separate families.
Australia will open its borders for all vaccinated tourists and business travelers from February 21 in the relaxation of further pandemic restrictions announced on February 7.
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“I welcome the opening of the border by the Australian Government, which will help those who have been in India waiting to return, especially students, temporary visa holders, separate families and this is something very appreciated,” Jaisankar, who visited Australia on his first trip to The country was the Minister of External Affairs, said during a press conference along with his partner Australia Marise Payne.
“I yesterday had the opportunity to meet several student representatives, their enthusiasm was much higher after learning this decision,” he said.
In October, Australia announced the reopening of international travel and easing border restrictions.
This country has approved the Indian Covishield vaccine made to travel to the country.
Jaisankar also met with Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke on Friday and discussed issues such as talent, mobility and globalization.
Indian students in Australia have formed among the highest number of international students in the country, the second only to China.
Data by the Australian Education Department indicated that 2,500 Indian students began studying in Australia last year, a decrease of 83 percent compared to 2019 compared to the same period.
According to Sydney Morning Herald, during 2019/20, Indian students contributed 6.6 billion Australian dollars to the Australian economy.