I am pleased to be able to support “Australia – India A Growing Partnership”. Australia places a high priority on its relationship with India, and I see a great potential for deepening our engagement across a broad range of areas. The Australian Government is committed to taking the relationship with India to a higher level.

The Honourable Kevin Rudd

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Australia

I commend you and your team on the successful launch and production of this most informative production, “Australia – India A Growing Partnership”. The Western Australian Government is committed to the long-standing relationship between India and Western Australia across a broad range of sectors. I am confident that this association will ensure our strong economic, trade and social ties continue and develop, and look forward to my visit to India in 2011.

The Honourable Colin Barnett MLA

Premier of Western Australia

I commend the publishers of this magazine for identifying EU-India relations as a subject for deeper understanding and visibility.

HE Mr José Manuel Barroso

President of the European Commission

I commend the efforts of the publisher, Stroudgate, in bringing out this title, which will help all stakeholders to develop a sound understanding of India-EU relations and enhance the visibility of our Strategic Partnership.

The Honourable Shri Anand Sharma

Minister for Commerce and Industry, Government of India

It gives me great satisfaction to be associated with this lively and informative publication on business relations between the European Union and India.

HE Ms Danièle Smadja

Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Commission to India