A report on ABC News has revealed the Indian Minister for Human Resource Development, Shri Kapil Sibal’s, desire to see Australian university campuses set up in India. The plans, discussed during Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s visit to India may signal the end of diplomatic tensions between the two countries, following a series of attacks on Indian students in Australia earlier this year.

An official statement released by Gillard stated: “The Indian education system is growing rapidly as a result of government reforms and population growth. This new dialogue creates a major opportunity for Australia and Australian education institutions to be partners and collaborators in this growing sector.”

Nearly 60% of India’s population is under the age of 25, meaning the demand for good quality higher education is extremely high. However despite this demand, some university officials have announced investment in new Australian campuses overseas is just not possible in the current economic climate. Talks are set to continue between Australia and India.

To read the ABC News full report, click here.