Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that research collaboration is the bedrock of cooperation between Australia and India. Interacting with Indian students studying across Australia at an event held in Sydney, he appreciated and encouraged all the Indian students in Australia to contribute passionately to the future of both countries. Mr. Pradhan noted that the students are working on cutting-edge research including robotics, chemicals, astrophysics, superconductivity, AI in manufacturing and urban planning. The Minister also visited the Macquarie Park Innovation District at Macquarie University in Sydney.