In a significant move to strengthen educational ties between India and Australia, Dr. Jagvinder Singh Virk brought former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott to Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab. This event, held on February 25th, 2024, wasn’t just about a graduation ceremony; it was about bringing countries together through education and diplomacy.
Mr. Abbott’s visit was a big deal. He wasn’t just a guest; he was there to inspire over 60,000 graduating students. In his speech, he talked about how India can make a big difference in the world and encouraged students to take pride in their country’s potential.
But the event wasn’t just about speeches. Dr. Virk also organized a get-together for important people, like CEOs from Chandigarh, Punjab, and Haryana. This wasn’t just a dinner; it was the start of something bigger – the India-Australia Strategic Alliance. The aim? To help businesses grow and create more jobs in North Indian industrial areas.
The graduation ceremony itself was a big celebration. Thousands of students got their degrees in different subjects. Mr. Abbott praised the top achievers, showing that LPU is serious about academic excellence.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, the founder chancellor of LPU, also praised Dr. Virk’s leadership and talked about how LPU is working with 16 top Australian universities. He also mentioned that LPU recently got a top rating for its quality education.
The event was attended by important people like Ramesh Mittal and Naresh Mittal from Lovely Group, along with LPU’s Vice-Chancellor Rashmi Mittal. Their presence showed how education can bring people together, regardless of borders.
In short, Tony Abbott’s speech at Lovely Professional University wasn’t just a graduation speech; it was a symbol of cooperation between India and Australia. Thanks to Dr. Jagvinder Singh Virk’s efforts, it’s clear that education can be a powerful tool for building bridges between nations.
