Australian High Commissioner Philip Green on Monday commended Sergeant Jagmeet Singh for his “inspiring journey” from India to the Australian Air Force, emphasizing the significance of India’s diversity and multiculturalism. The Australian envoy noted that Australia is a modern and multicultural nation, home to people of more than 300 ancestries, and highlighted Sgt Singh’s journey as a remarkable example of India’s rich diversity.
“Australia is a modern, multicultural country home to people of more than 300 ancestries. Sgt Jagmeet Singh’s journey from India to the @AusAirForce is inspiring for future generations and a wonderful example of India’s diversity and multiculturalism,” Philip Green said in a post on X.
🇦🇺 is a modern, multicultural country home to people of more than 300 ancestries. Sgt Jagmeet Singh’s journey from 🇮🇳 to the @AusAirForce is inspiring for future generations & a wonderful example of 🇦🇺’s diversity & multiculturalism #AusAirForce #diaspora https://t.co/rBSuCMBVoP
— Philip Green OAM (@AusHCIndia) August 11, 2024
Sgt Jagmeet Singh moved to Australia in December 2006 and joined Defence Force Recruiting in January 2007, according to the Australian Defence Ministry. “I think I was the first to wear a turban in the Air Force. Since then, I have helped my instructor mates by teaching others how I wear the turban and position the badge,” Singh said, as quoted by the ministry. “I hope my efforts have paved the way for future generations.”
In a statement, Singh highlighted that representing the Australian Air Force in India during Indo-Pacific Endeavour 23 was one of the proudest moments of his career. “To come back to my birth country, wearing the flag I serve, I just felt very proud. I wasn’t just doing my logistics role; I took on an informal role as a linguist and local guide. It’s a great feeling to be a link between two countries, helping break down cultural and language barriers,” he added.
(with ANI Inputs)
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