India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who was conferred the prestigious Order of Australia, paid rich tribute to his fans Down Under.
Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean has expressed optimism in sorting and settling challenging differences.
Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar was conferred the Order of Australia at a function in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha MP is only the second Indian after former Attorney General Soli Sorabjee to get the honour.
Iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is all set to become the first Indian sportsperson to be conferred with the Membership of the Order of Australia, an honour 'rarely' bestowed on non-Australians.
The initiative for the consultations among the select ministers was taken by Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean.
These may weaken India's long-standing demand of easy, flexible rules.
Australia on Monday asked the Indian media to exercise restraint and 'wait for the full facts' while reporting on alleged racism in the country, but feared the appeal would fall on 'deaf ears.'
With 47 per cent of Australians favouring Free Trade Agreement with India in a recent poll, the feasibility study by the two sides has revealed the agreement could boost Australia's GDP by AUD 45 billion in the next 20 years.
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