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Who is Philip Green, Australia's new envoy to India

Umang Sharma June 16, 2023, 17:49:30 IST

Philip Green would succeed incumbent Barry O’Farrell, who over the last three years has played a pivotal role in shaping and guiding Australia’s defence, security, and trade relations with India

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Who is Philip Green, Australia's new envoy to India

Australia has appointed Philip Green OAM as the next High Commissioner of India. Green would succeed incumbent Barry O’Farrell, who over the last three years has played a pivotal role in shaping and guiding Australia’s defence, security, and trade relations with India. “The Australia-India relationship has never been closer. Australia and India share perspectives, challenges and a democratic heritage,” Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said, announcing Green’s appointment. “We are working together, through our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and as Quad partners, to promote a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, where sovereignty is respected,” Wong said. Green has recently served as Australia’s ambassador to Germany and has held the post of the high commissioner to Singapore, South Africa, and Kenya. Who is Philip Green?  Green is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was most recently Australia’s Ambassador to Germany. He has previously served as Australia’s High Commissioner to Singapore, to South Africa and to Kenya. In a tweet, Green said: “I am very excited at the prospect of this new assignment.” Read all the  Latest News Trending News Cricket News Bollywood News , India News  and  Entertainment News  here. Follow us on  Facebook Twitter  and  Instagram .

Umang Sharma is a media professional with over 12 years of experience. Crafting compelling content and using storytelling techniques are his strengths. His interest lies in national, global, political news and events.

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