Australian architects are set to be legally recognized in India for the first time after the two nations signed an economic co-operation agreement on 2 April.
The nations have agreed to “encourage the development of systems for the recognition of professional qualifications and experience, registration and licensing of professionals.”
In a joint media release with the Prime Minister, Minister for Trade Dan Tehan announced both countries will facilitate the recognition of professional qualifications, licensing and registration procedures.
Architecture is one among 31 sectors and sub-sectors that will receive the “best treatment accorded” by India to any future free trade agreement.
Minister Tehan said an Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI ECTA) would strengthen people-to-people links between the countries, noting that in 2020, India was Australia’s third largest market for service exports.
“This agreement will turbocharge our close, long-standing and highly complementary economic relationship in areas such as critical minerals, professional services, education and tourism,” Minister Tehan said.
“It will create new opportunities for jobs and businesses in both countries, while laying the foundations for a full free trade agreement.”
The AI ECTA is also set to lift tariffs on more than 85 percent of Australian goods exported to India. The agreement is an interim measure as the countries work towards a full free-trade deal.
For more information on the AI ECTA, visit the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.
Source: Architecture - architectureau
