Canberra (Australia), December 7 (ANI): Col Prateek Roy of the Indian Army was presented the Geddes Gavel Award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at the Australian Defence College, the Indian High Commission in Canberra said Saturday.
The award recognizes the student who displays the greatest understanding of factors influencing regional relationships and decision-making and who demonstrates superior knowledge across political, diplomatic, military, cultural, and economic areas.
In a post on X, the Indian High Commission congratulated Col Roy, noting the award as the Commander Australian Defence College Award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at the Australian Defence College.
India and Australia maintain close defence ties. In November, during the visit of Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the ministers reviewed progress under pillars of the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, including trade and investment, defence and security, education and skills, research and innovation, science and technology, space, energy, and people-to-people links. They also discussed regional and global issues, affirming a shared commitment to a free, open, secure, and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Earlier, during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s October visit to Australia, India and Australia signed key defence agreements. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles described the newly signed defence agreement with India as a “hugely significant step” in strengthening the operational partnership between the two nations’ armed forces, saying deep trust and strategic alignment are now being expressed at a much deeper operational level, including staff talks between operational commands. (ANI)
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