Peter Varghese
Peter Varghese is a distinguished former Australian diplomat and public servant, known for his role as the former secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and high commissioner to India. He authored the influential report 'An Indian Economic Strategy to 2035', which advocates for Australian businesses to engage with specific Indian states, particularly in southern India, highlighting the region's economic dynamism and potential for deeper trade relations.
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Peter Varghese is a former Australian high commissioner to Delhi who commented on the evolving relationship between Australia and India.
Australia’s relationship with India grows ever closer but on one metric, it’s drifting apart
Australia· 2026-07-13
Varghese is a former secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Business links continue to link both nationsAustralia· 2026-02-22
Peter Varghese is a former boss of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Australia urged to develop Taiwan relationship, even if it angers ChinaAustralia· 2026-02-04
Peter Varghese authored An Indian Economic Strategy to 2035 for the Australian federal government.
Asia’s Silicon Valley builds close relationship with AustraliaAustralia· 2025-02-09
