ENA Global 2025-05-30 16:59:53 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 30 (KNN)</strong> India-based public policy think tank CUTS International and Australias corporate advisory firm Newland Global Group (NGG) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen trade, investment, and policy cooperation between the two countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Signed virtually on May 28 by Pradeep S. Mehta, Secretary General of CUTS International, and Dipen Rughani, CEO of NGG, the MoU marks a key milestone in deepening Australia-India economic ties.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The partnership aims to drive joint research, policy advocacy, capacity building, and business facilitation, with a focus on sectors such as renewable energy, education, healthcare, technology, and infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The agreement aligns with Australias 2025 Roadmap for Economic Engagement with India and the third anniversary of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed last month.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With India now Australias fifth largest trading partner&mdash;two-way trade reaching USD 49.1 billion in 2023&mdash;the MoU comes at a strategically opportune time.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">CUTS brings over four decades of experience in trade and regulatory policy, while NGG has been advising and facilitating Australia-India trade since 2010.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Together, the organisations aim to generate practical insights for policymakers, businesses, and communities to seize bilateral opportunities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This partnership reflects our commitment to fostering Australia-India collaboration through evidence-based policy, said Mehta.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Rughani added, With CUTS global influence, we can create impactful solutions for businesses and governments, strengthening the Australia-India economic corridor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both leaders emphasised that while governments shape policy, true progress depends on collaborative leadership. This alliance is dedicated to producing tangible, inclusive outcomes that benefit stakeholders across both nations.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42274 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/cuts-international-and-newland-global-group-sign-mou-to-boost-australia-india-trade 2025-05-30 16:59:53 knnindia.co.in