New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Australia's Minister for Small Business, International Development and Multicultural Affairs, Anne Aly, will visit India and Bangladesh this week as part of the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Government's efforts to deepen ties across the Indian Ocean region.

According to a release by Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on Monday, in India, Aly is set to engage with senior political figures and multi-faith leaders to reinforce Australia's growing people-to-people connections with the country.

With nearly one million Australians of Indian ancestry now residing in Australia, she said these community linkages remain a vital pillar of the bilateral relationship.

During her visit, Aly will also deliver...