The IDSA delegation, led by Director General, IDSA, Dr Arvind Gupta and comprising Research Fellows, Dr Uttam Sinha, Dr Udai Bhanu Singh and Cdr SS Parmar held a Track 1.5 strategic dialogue with Future Direction International (FDI) Perth, Australia, from July 18-19, 2012. The strategic dialogue included issues concerning India-Pacific region, regional architecture, maritime concerns, water, food and energy issues, along with India-Australia bilateral.
The Indian High Commissioner to Australia, Mr Biren Nanda, as well as the Consular General at Perth, Mr Subbarayudu and Defence Attache, Captain Paul Samuel were also a part of the discussion.