Melbourne, July 9 -- Former Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday labelled the bilateral relationship between Australia and India a vital "strategic anchor" for the security and stability of the Indo-Pacific region, emphasising that both nations share deeply rooted leadership responsibilities.

Speaking with ANI, in response to the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourne, Morrison lauded the growth of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, pointing to an expanding alignment that now goes far beyond traditional diplomacy into advanced technological cooperation and industrial integration.

"The Australia-India relationship is vital to the security of the Indo-Pacific region," Morrison...