PM Modi, Aus counterpart jointly lay foundation stone of 'Little India' during special event

PM Modi, Aus counterpart jointly lay foundation stone of 'Little India' during special event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart on Tuesday jointly laid the foundation stone of 'Little India' gateway to be built in Harris Park here as a symbol of the friendship between the two nations and to recognise the diaspora’s immense contribution.

Harris Park is a hub in Western Sydney where the Indian community celebrates festivals and events such as Diwali and Australia Day.

"Recognising diaspora’s role as a bridge between India & Australia. PM @narendramodijoined PM @AlboMP for the foundation stone laying ceremony of ‘Little India’ Gateway to be built in Harris Park, Parramatta, Sydney, inhabited by a large Indian community," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.