India and Australia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the fields of education, training and research. The MoU was signed by Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani and Minister for Education and Training, Government of Australia Christopher Pyne in New Delhi yesterday. The MoU will help intensify existing partnerships between India and Australia in higher education and research, including technical and professional education, schools, vocational education and training.<br/><br/>Both countries also agreed for a total joint financial commitment of up to one million dollar for various activities under Educational Cooperation. Australian Minister also announced Adam Gilchrist as the Australia-India Education Ambassador, who will help project the quality of Australian education and strengthen the bilateral education, training and research relationships.<br/><br/>