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Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 March 2021 10:04

Our International Relations Strategy vision aims to promote opportunity for our region and our global partners; “A dynamic region whose communities embrace the benefits and opportunities enabled through participation in a diverse network of global partnership.” 

 Business development benefits

• Build friendships, networks and business contacts
• Generate business development opportunities
• Increase economic growth across a host of trade, industry and business sectors
• Promote tourism and inbound education
• International Education and Training is Australia’s third largest export. The Toowoomba Region received $65 million in the 2015/16 period from this sector, which is 20.6% of the Queensland Regional market.
• International students support our local tourist attractions and businesses
• Provide investment and knowledge-sharing opportunities
• Provide a gateway to new markets and trade alliances

Global perspective benefits

• Promote diversity & help break down intercultural barriers
• Encourage openness, tolerance & mutual understanding
• Provide an increased international perspective & understanding of global issues
• Encourage international peace & goodwill 

Related links:

Toowoomba Region International Relations Strategy

How do I become involved with international relations