New Delhi, Nov. 21 -- Australia is keenly focused on deepening cooperation with India in the critical minerals sector, with lithium and cobalt at the forefront, Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green said.

Speaking to ANI, Green revealed that critical minerals featured prominently in discussions during Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong's recent visit to New Delhi.

"Yes, of course, we talked about critical minerals because this is a key area.

Australia produces more than half of the world's lithium, for example, and India is on the way to becoming a major recipient of lithium from around the world as it embarks on its journey to become a big producer of batteries and electric vehicles," the High Commissioner said.

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