Canberra, January 28 (Australia India News Newsdesk)
The High Commissioner of India to Australia, Gopal Baglay, attended the Australia Day celebrations organised by the Federation of Indian Associations of the ACT (FINACT) in collaboration with the Yerrabi District Cricket Club on January 26, 2026, in Canberra.
The event drew a wide cross-section of the community and was marked by the presence of senior Australian political representatives, including David Smith MP, Suzanne Orr MLA, Michael Pettersson MLA, Marisa Paterson MLA, Andrew Braddock MLA and Peter Cain MLA. Their participation underlined the importance of multicultural engagement and community partnerships in the ACT.
Members and representatives of various Indian diaspora organisations also joined the celebrations, highlighting the diversity and unity of the Indian community in the region. The gathering reflected the strong and evolving people-to-people ties that continue to strengthen relations between India and Australia.
The Australia Day celebrations provided an opportunity for community interaction and cultural exchange, reinforcing the shared commitment of both countries to inclusivity, friendship and mutual respect.
