NEW DELHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green hailed the contributions of female diplomats and staff at the mission for their role in strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
The envoy, however, did so in a ‘Dhurandhar’ mode as he shared a video clip on X of the Australian High Commission diplomats in India celebrating International Women’s Day with a video that featured a soundtrack from filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s directorial project Dhurandhar.
In the clip, women diplomats from the Australian High Commission are introduced along with their respective roles, highlighting their contribution to strengthening the Australia India partnership.
In a post on X, Philip Green expressed his pride in the female workforce, describing them as representatives of “modern Australia”. The High Commissioner shared a video featuring the women of the High Commission, highlighting their impact on the growing diplomatic ties.
He wrote, “Proud to work alongside the impressive women of the Australian High Commission who are working to advance the Australia-India partnership. This InternationalWomensDay, meet the trailblazers of @AusHCIndia the changemakers and proud representatives of modern Australia”.
The message underscores the significant role women play in the Australia-India partnership, which has seen increased cooperation in sectors ranging from trade and defence to education and technology. By showcasing these “trailblazers,” the High Commissioner’s post highlights a commitment to diversity as a core component of Australia’s diplomatic engagement in New Delhi.
Similarly, the spirit of the occasion was celebrated internationally through cultural diplomacy. On the eve of International Women’s Day, the Consulate General of India in Shanghai hosted “Vasant” Baithak, a cultural event celebrating Holi and the onset of Basant.
