Melbourne, July 9 -- Business and tourism leaders in Australia hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the Australia CEO Forum. Industry officials are hopeful of significant collaboration opportunities between India and Australia regarding tourism, critical minerals, clean energy, and green gas.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Australia on Wednesday in the second leg of his three-nation visit. On Thursday, PM Modi joined his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception.

Speaking with ANI, Peter Shelley, Managing Director of the Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC), said the address underscored the immense potential for expanding tourism ties betwe...